2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 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 5 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 500 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Armada | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Armada | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 3600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 85 L |
