2011 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 Acura CSX
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Armada and 2011 Acura CSX were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2011 Acura CSX. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura CSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1199 kg more than 2011 Acura CSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura CSX, 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura CSX. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura CSX. 2011 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2011 Acura CSX has manual transmission. 2011 Acura CSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Armada | 2011 Acura CSX | |
| Make | Nissan | Acura |
| Model | Armada | CSX |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2512 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
