2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, 2010 Kia Carens is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Armada 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 193 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carens weights approximately 73 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Carens. 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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 2010 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Armada | Carens |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |
