2004 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 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 Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 664 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (450 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Armada | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |
