2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2007 Audi S4
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi S4 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S4 weights approximately 293 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 2007 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | Armada | S4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 63 L |
