2013 Mazda SPEED3 vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2013 Mazda SPEED3 and 2013 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2013 Mazda SPEED3. (259 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda SPEED3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1191 kg more than 2013 Mazda SPEED3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mazda SPEED3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda SPEED3. (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda SPEED3. 2013 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2013 Mazda SPEED3 has manual transmission. 2013 Mazda SPEED3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mazda SPEED3 | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | SPEED3 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 259 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.5 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 105 L |
