2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 714 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | Armada |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 522 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 98.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |