2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Armada | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3995 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2329 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 48 L |
