2011 Nissan Armada vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (322 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 158 kg more than 2013 GMC Sierra.
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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Armada | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Nissan | GMC |
Model | Armada | Sierra |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 472 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2468 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 98 L |