2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Tribute 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 116 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1006 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Tribute | Armada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 106 L |
