2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna 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 120 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Because 2007 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Sienna. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (295 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Armada | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2910 mm |
