2007 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Acadia 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 41 more horse power than 2007 GMC Acadia. (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Acadia.
Because 2011 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 2011 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia, 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Acadia | Armada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
