2002 Lexus GS vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, both 2002 Lexus GS and 2002 Nissan Pickup were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus GS (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus GS weights approximately 214 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 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, 2002 Lexus GS (296 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 2002 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lexus GS | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | GS | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2960 mm |
