2004 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 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 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 124 kg more than 2012 BMW X6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW X6 (600 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm). This means 2012 BMW X6 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 X6 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Armada | X6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 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 | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 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 Weight | 2274 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 85 L |
