2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Vamos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Vamos would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1546 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Vamos | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Vamos | Armada |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 521 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 106 L |