2006 BMW 530 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 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | Armada |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |