2011 Dodge Challenger vs. 2010 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Dodge Challenger 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Challenger (376 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 117 kg more than 2011 Dodge Challenger.
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, 2011 Dodge Challenger (555 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Armada. (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Armada. 2010 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2011 Dodge Challenger has manual transmission. 2011 Dodge Challenger 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:
| 2011 Dodge Challenger | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Challenger | Armada |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2404 kg | 2521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5022 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1923 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |
