2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 161 kg more than 2004 Nissan Armada.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Acadia | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
