2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2009 Mazda RX-8 and 2009 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 317 kg more than 2009 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-8 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 106 L |
