2011 Mazda 3 vs. 2011 Nissan Cube
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 3 and 2011 Nissan Cube were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 3 weights approximately 89 kg more than 2011 Nissan Cube. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mazda 3 | 2011 Nissan Cube | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 3 | Cube |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1301 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4001 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |