2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 775 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Dodge Charger (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Armada. (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Armada | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Armada | Charger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 6100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1112 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 72 L |
