2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2008 Opel Antara
To start off, 2008 Opel Antara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Armada would be higher. 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 167 more horse power than 2008 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 275 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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Armada | 2008 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Armada | Antara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 2404 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 65 L |
