2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2009 Dodge Nitro
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Armada and 2009 Dodge Nitro were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 142 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 418 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Armada | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
