2009 Nissan Maxima vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Maxima is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Maxima. (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 771 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Maxima | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Maxima | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 106 L |
