2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2001 Subaru WX 01
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru WX 01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru WX 01 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Subaru WX 01. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru WX 01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru WX 01 weights approximately 68 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru WX 01. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru WX 01.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 2001 Subaru WX 01 | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Armada | WX 01 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
