2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 679 kg more than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (548 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
