2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2002 Honda Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Z would be higher. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2002 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Armada | 2002 Honda Z | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Armada | Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5550 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 35 L |
