2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 82 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Durango | Armada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 106 L |
