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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 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 | 5551 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 | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 45 L |
