2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 292 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 2008 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2010 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Nissan | Smart |
| Model | Armada | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1112 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 33 L |
