2012 Nissan Armada vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 974 kg more than 2006 BMW 325. 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Nissan Armada | 2006 BMW 325 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Armada | 325 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2469 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 63 L |