2013 Nissan ALTIMA vs. 2013 Nissan Armada

To start off, both 2013 Nissan ALTIMA and 2013 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1236 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Nissan ALTIMA 2013 Nissan Armada
Make Nissan Nissan
Model ALTIMA Armada
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 5600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 180 HP 313 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 244 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 98 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type CVT 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1416 kg 2652 kg
Vehicle Length 4864 mm 5276 mm
Vehicle Width 1829 mm 2014 mm
Vehicle Height 1471 mm 1981 mm
Wheelbase Size 2776 mm 3130 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.2 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.7 L/100km 17.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 105 L


 

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