2004 Nissan Armada vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 9 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 78 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 689 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Armada | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.7 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 53 L |
