2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager and 2009 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (172 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 445 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |
