1980 BMW 628 vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1980 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1980 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1980 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 628 | Armada |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2787 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |