2004 BMW M3 vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2004 BMW M3 and 2004 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 725 kg more than 2004 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW M3. (350 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M3 | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M3 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
