2003 BMW 645 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 645 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (321 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 611 kg more than 2003 BMW 645.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 645 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 645 | Armada |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |