2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2009 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Armada and 2009 Pontiac Torrent 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 53 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Torrent. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Torrent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 113 kg more than 2009 Pontiac Torrent. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Torrent. (339 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Torrent.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Armada | 2009 Pontiac Torrent | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Armada | Torrent |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |