2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander 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 35 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 1051 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Armada | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Armada | Highlander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5555 cc | 3546 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 73 L |