2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta is newer by 4 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 199 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 289 kg more than 2013 Ford Fiesta. 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 2013 Ford Fiesta. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fiesta. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Fiesta 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.
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2009 Nissan Armada | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Armada | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11:01:00 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4067 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2489 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 45 L |