2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2006 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1087 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-8 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 5555 cc |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 106 L |
