2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Armada. (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Armada | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 67 L |
