2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Armada would be higher. 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 199 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 32 kg more than 2012 Mazda 6. 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 2012 Mazda 6. 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 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Armada | 6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
