Originally Posted By: NHHEMI
Originally Posted By: Anthony
Originally Posted By: NHHEMI
Originally Posted By: Anthony
The Hemi is a fine engine, but it most definitely is not leaps, and bounds above the Nissan 5.6. On paper it makes more power, but in the real world you are splitting hairs.
That Armada also makes it's peak torque of 385 ft lbs @ 3400 RPM. The latest Hemi 5.7 is rated at 410 ft lbs, but needs 3850 RPM. I will say the HEMI is definitely more responsive than the Nissan V8 now that it is mated to the 8 speed. The 5, and 6 speed units were very close to the Nissan 5.6.
The old Nissan 5.6 was proven to be faster than the new GM 5.3 towing, and empty by TFL truck as well.
The 6.2 from GM is a monster though.
Glad to hear y'all were happy with the deal.
I never said the HEMI was leaps and bounds better than the Nissan 5.6L? I said...
"Not a huge powerhouse like a HEMI or the new GM motors but it is no slouch and it has a lot of low end grunt which is perfect for towing his trailer and boat. Would run away from and tow circles around the Expedition."
I will stand behind those comments. I have driven a Titan with the 5.6L( and a Titan is much lighter than an Armada )and the 5.6L while a good motor is not in the HEMI's or new GFM 6.2L's Class power wise. That is not a put down or insult it is just fact.
For towing the 5.6L Nissan is just fine as it has a lot of torque available at low RPM's. A lot like the 5.4L Ford did. There is more to it than towing though. In normal use the Nissan 5.6L, like the Ford 5.4L, falls behind the more powerful HEMI and GM offerings. That is my experience with the motors. Doesn't mean it is inadequate for the vehicle or anything either. It has all the power the guy needs.
I know you didn't put it down. All the test over the years with the 5.6 vs the 345hp Hemi, and 390hp Hemi show it pretty much dead even, and in more cases ahead of the Hemi when empty, and towing 0 to 60. It was only when the Hemi got the 8 speed did it start to finally pull ahead. Those Hemis as you know also have 395 HP
Also the heavier Armada's are quicker than the Titans despite having identical Engines, and transmissions because the Armada's do not have WOT restriction. In the Titan's the throttle is only opened 60ish percent until 40 mph for 2wd models, and I believe 15 mph for 4x4's.
There is no 2016 Armada. Only leftover 2015's until the 2017's come out. Nissan's 5.6 as is Toyota's 5.7 are definitely thirstier than their competition with their Cylinder Deactivation. I'm personally able to get 20mpg on the hwy out of my Titan on Rd trips with the Cruise control set at 73 mph.
Here is a King Cab Titan, vs a Regular Cab Hemi Ram playing around....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XILsFEBKI5Q
I spent to many years arguing which was fasater; the 5.7L HEMI or the 5.6L Nissan on the truck forums to go back to that now. I have owned a couple HEMI Rams and driven a couple Titans. I have raced against some Titans w/ my Ram's w/ the HEMI as well. My "experiences" differ greatly from yours so I will leave it at that.
I hear you lol! The Hemi is a great motor. I loved it in the 15 Ram 4x4 I recently drove with the 8 speed. Just saying if the Hemi can be called a Power House so can the 5.6. Did you watch that video I posted?