2011 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Armada and 2011 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A8.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 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, 2011 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Armada. (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Armada | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | Armada | A8 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 90 L |
