2005 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 6 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, 2011 BMW X6 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 27 kg more than 2005 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW X6 (677 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Armada | X6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 2415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 85 L |
