2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda Etude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda Etude would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Etude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Etude | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Etude | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 5552 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 106 L |
