2005 Mazda B4000 vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B4000 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B4000 weights approximately 148 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B4000. (310 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B4000 | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | B4000 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4029 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 106 L |
