2010 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Armada and 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 309 kg more than 2010 Nissan Armada.
Because 2010 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Nissan Armada | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Armada | Viano |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2521 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 79 L |