2000 Lexus GS vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lexus GS would be higher. At 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Lexus GS. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus GS.
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, 2009 Nissan Titan (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus GS. (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lexus GS | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | GS | Titan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
