2006 BMW 523 vs. 2010 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2010 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 523 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Armada (317 HP) has 142 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523. 2010 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 523 | Armada |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |