2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC70 is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 768 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Because 2011 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC70 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Armada | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Armada | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1112 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
