2004 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 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, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 409 kg more than 2012 BMW 640.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 640 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 640 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Armada | 640 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| 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 | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
