2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2003 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche Cayenne 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 71 more horse power than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. (246 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 718 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 2003 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Armada | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 92 L |
