2000 Mazda Protege vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Protege | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Protege | Armada |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3140 mm |
