2008 BMW 635 vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 635. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 635 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 BMW 635. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 635. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 635 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
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, 2008 BMW 635 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 635 | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 635 | Armada |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 581 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |