1973 BMW Touring vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2004 Nissan Armada is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1369 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Armada |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3160 mm |
