2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Armada and 2008 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 BMW Z4. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Armada | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Armada | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |
