2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 375 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia. 2008 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2007 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2007 Skoda Octavia 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 | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Nissan | Skoda |
| Model | Armada | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5550 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |
