2012 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 Mazda 2
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mazda 2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mazda 2 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 2. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1423 kg more than 2011 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 2, 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 2. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Armada | 2011 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Armada | 2 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2469 kg | 1046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 43 L |
