2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 839 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (458 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Silverado | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | 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 | 315 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 106 L |
