2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2006 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saturn Relay. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saturn Relay 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 121 more horse power than 2006 Saturn Relay. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn Relay. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn Relay weights approximately 8 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Relay. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Armada | 2006 Saturn Relay | |
Make | Nissan | Saturn |
Model | Armada | Relay |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 95 L |