2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 3 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 36 more horse power than 2009 Toyota RAV4. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Armada weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 Toyota RAV4. 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 2009 Toyota RAV4. 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Armada | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Armada | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 3545 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2670 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 | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
