2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 159 | Armada |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |