1996 Lexus GS vs. 2010 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2010 Nissan Navara is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lexus GS would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Navara weights approximately 312 kg more than 1996 Lexus GS.
Because 2010 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lexus GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lexus GS | 2010 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | GS | Navara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3210 mm |
