2007 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Hardbody and 2007 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 149 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 152 kg more than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Because 2007 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 Hardbody | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Hardbody | Armada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3275 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 106 L |
