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 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (280 Nm @ 1800 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.
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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 | 1984 cc | 5550 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |