2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Armada 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 141 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Tucson. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 452 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Tucson. 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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Tucson. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Tucson. 2008 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2010 Hyundai Tucson has manual transmission. 2010 Hyundai Tucson 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 | 2010 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Nissan | Hyundai |
Model | Armada | Tucson |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5550 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4399 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1656 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |