2012 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Nissan GT-R
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Armada and 2012 Nissan GT-R were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 732 kg more than 2012 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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, 2012 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Armada. (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Armada | 2012 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Armada | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 607 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2469 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 74 L |
