2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. 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 154 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1006 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester. 2008 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Forester 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 Nissan Armada | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Armada | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
