1995 BMW M5 vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW M5 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 787 kg more than 1995 BMW M5.
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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M5. 2011 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M5 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 106 L |
