2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Acura RDX
To start off, 2010 Acura RDX is newer by 4 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 65 more horse power than 2010 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RDX weights approximately 253 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada.
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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura RDX. (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Armada | 2010 Acura RDX | |
| Make | Nissan | Acura |
| Model | Armada | RDX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 2300 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 68 L |
