2007 Nissan Armada vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 360 kg more than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Armada | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2740 mm |
