2009 Honda Element vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element.
Because 2006 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5555 cc |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 106 L |
