2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2009 Opel Insignia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Armada 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 180 more horse power than 2009 Opel Insignia. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Insignia.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Insignia. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Insignia. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Insignia 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 | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Armada | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2737 mm |
