2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2006 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota 4Runner 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 81 more horse power than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 73 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Because 2006 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner 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 (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Armada | 2006 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Armada | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1112 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 87 L |
