2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 87 kg more than 2009 Audi Q7.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (760 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | Q7 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4132 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 106 L |
