2003 BMW M3 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 M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW M3 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (342 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1084 kg more than 2003 BMW M3.
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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW M3. 2012 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 BMW M3 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M3 | Armada |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |