2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Armada and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 317 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 110 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Armada | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Armada | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |