2005 Nissan Armada vs. 2008 BMW 630
To start off, 2008 BMW 630 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Armada would be higher. 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 2008 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 823 kg more than 2008 BMW 630. 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 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 2008 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Armada | 630 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
