2010 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Armada and 2010 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 86 kg more than 2010 GMC Sierra.
Because 2010 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra 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, 2010 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Armada | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Nissan | GMC |
| Model | Armada | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 353 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2521 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 129 L |
