2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express 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, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1083 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (441 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Express | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 106 L |
