1972 Mazda RX-4 vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1972 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1402 kg more than 1972 Mazda RX-4. 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda RX-4 | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-4 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3129 mm |
