2008 BMW 323 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 323 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2008 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1016 kg more than 2008 BMW 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323. 2012 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 323 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 323 | Armada |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 521 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |