2005 Nissan Armada vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 510 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Armada | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2344 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
