1996 Lexus ES vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lexus ES. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lexus ES would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1996 Lexus ES. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1996 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 678 kg more than 1996 Lexus ES. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lexus ES. (304 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lexus ES | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | ES | Titan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3560 mm |
