2008 Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1444 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2011 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2011 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Yaris | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Yaris | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1024 kg | 2468 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 106 L |
