2012 Audi Q7 vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Armada. (313 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 297 kg more than 2012 Audi Q7.
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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q7. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | Q7 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 105 L |
