2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 95 kg more than 2011 Nissan Armada.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 106 L |
