2008 BMW M6 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 M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M6 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 566 kg more than 2008 BMW M6.
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 @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M6. 2012 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW M6 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.
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2008 BMW M6 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M6 | Armada |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |