2004 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Armada | 530 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
