2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 7 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 77 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (228 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Armada weights approximately 398 kg more than 2013 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (292 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Armada | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Armada | Highlander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5555 cc | 3500 cc |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 2109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 65 L |