2008 Acura RDX vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura RDX would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1056 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | RDX | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
