2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 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 70 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 813 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | Armada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5555 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 106 L |
