2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
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 Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sienna 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 51 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Sienna. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
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2009 Nissan Armada | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Armada | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3040 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 | 76 L |