2010 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2011 BMW Z4. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1041 kg more than 2011 BMW Z4. 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, 2010 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW Z4. 2010 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Armada | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Armada | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2521 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |
