2009 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1148 kg more than 2009 Infiniti QX56.
Because 2009 Infiniti QX56 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 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, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Armada. (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti QX56 | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | QX56 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2468 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 106 L |
