2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 Fiat Panda

To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 2 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 258 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 317 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. 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 2011 Fiat Panda. 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 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Nissan Armada 2011 Fiat Panda
Make Nissan Fiat
Model Armada Panda
Year Released 2009 2011
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5551 cc 1242 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 102 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1442 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 3540 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1990 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 30 L


 

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