2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C8 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 116 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 282 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 Citroen C8, 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C8 | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C8 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
