2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Armada and 2006 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Armada weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Armada | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Armada | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 3177 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
