2002 BMW Z4 vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW Z4 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 120 more horse power than 2002 BMW Z4. (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 77 kg more than 2002 BMW Z4. 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW Z4 | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Z4 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 106 L |
