2010 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2011 Holden Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Armada (317 HP) has 77 more horse power than 2011 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Commodore.

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, 2010 Nissan Armada (521 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Commodore. 2010 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2011 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2011 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Nissan Armada 2011 Holden Commodore
Make Nissan Holden
Model Armada Commodore
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5600 cc 2564 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 317 HP 240 HP
Torque 521 Nm 240 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors


 

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