2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | 300 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
