2007 Nissan Armada vs. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Sharan 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 170 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1999 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 1999 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Armada | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
