2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 158 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada 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 (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. 2008 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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.
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2008 Nissan Armada | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Armada | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5550 cc | 2693 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 79 L |