2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 3 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Armada | NV |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 106 L |
