2007 Nissan Armada vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Laurel 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 195 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Laurel.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Armada | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2730 mm |
