2007 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Nissan Armada

To start off, both 2007 BMW 120 and 2007 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1157 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 120 2007 Nissan Armada
Make BMW Nissan
Model 120 Armada
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 5552 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 331 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 2507 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 2010 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 3140 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 106 L


 

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