2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 211 kg more than 2005 Nissan Armada.
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, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2718 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 106 L |
