2007 Nissan Armada vs. 1996 Rover 800
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 800 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 (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1996 Rover 800. (174 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1072 kg more than 1996 Rover 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Rover 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 800. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 1996 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Armada | 800 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2780 mm |
