2007 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 671 kg more than 2007 Jaguar S-Type.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada 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, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar S-Type | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | S-Type | Armada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
