2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2006 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Armada and 2006 Renault Scenic 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 194 more horse power than 2006 Renault Scenic. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Armada weights approximately 135 kg more than 2006 Renault Scenic. 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 Renault Scenic. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Scenic. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Armada | 2006 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Armada | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
