2010 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 290 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 3400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Nissan Armada | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
Model | Armada | Express |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2521 kg | 2231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 117 L |