2002 Lexus LX vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus LX would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2002 Lexus LX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Armada weights approximately 71 kg more than 2002 Lexus LX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus LX. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lexus LX | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | LX | Armada |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 106 L |
