2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2006 GMC Sierra and 2006 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 106 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Sierra. (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | Armada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5555 cc |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 106 L |
