2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 734 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | B3000 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 106 L |
