2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 5 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 21 more horse power than 2013 Volvo X670. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo X670. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo X670 weights approximately 816 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Because 2013 Volvo X670 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, 2013 Volvo X670 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo X670. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo X670.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Armada | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Armada | X670 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1112 kg | 1928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
