2009 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A6 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 724 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (421 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A6 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
