2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 976 kg more than 2008 Audi A4. 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4. 2008 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A4 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
