2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 258 kg more than 2008 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Prius, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Armada | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Armada | Prius |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 45 L |