2009 Chrysler Aspen vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler Aspen would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. (299 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Aspen.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. (330 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Aspen | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Aspen | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 105 L |
