2008 Nissan 350Z vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 804 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan 350Z | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | 350Z | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 106 L |
