2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2005 Nissan Cima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Cima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Cima would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Cima weights approximately 328 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Cima has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Cima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Nissan Armada | 2005 Nissan Cima | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Armada | Cima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 313 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1500 mm |