1994 BMW 854 vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 525 kg more than 1994 BMW 854.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 854. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 854. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 854.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 854 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3140 mm |
