2007 Nissan Armada vs. 1988 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1988 Volkswagen Passat. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1988 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volkswagen Passat. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volkswagen Passat. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1988 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 1988 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Nissan Armada | 1988 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Armada | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2630 mm |