2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Mazda CX-7

To start off, 2010 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 178 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada.

Because 2006 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda CX-7. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda CX-7.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Nissan Armada 2010 Mazda CX-7
Make Nissan Mazda
Model Armada CX-7
Year Released 2006 2010
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5555 cc 2300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1718 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4681 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1872 mm
Vehicle Height 2010 mm 1646 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 69 L


 

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