2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Durango 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 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (345 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 249 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Durango | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5652 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 106 L |
