2009 BMW 650 vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 214 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada. 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 650. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 650 | Armada |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 523 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1112 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |