2012 Nissan Armada vs. 2009 BMW 330
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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 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 89 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 964 kg more than 2009 BMW 330. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Armada | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Armada | 330 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 300 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 | 1505 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 |
