1992 BMW 540 vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 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 (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 161 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 (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 540 | Armada |
Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |