2001 BMW Z3 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Z3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Z3 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1069 kg more than 2001 BMW Z3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z3. (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Z3 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Z3 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 106 L |
