2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 257 kg more than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Armada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 105 L |
