2010 Nissan Armada vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 3 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 19 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti M. (298 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 706 kg more than 2013 Infiniti M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti M. (350 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Armada | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Nissan | Infiniti |
| Model | Armada | M |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2521 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
