2009 BMW 550 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 844 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 550 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 2506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
