2004 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2004 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 2004 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 356 kg more than 2004 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (372 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus IS. (195 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | 2004 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Nissan | Lexus |
| Model | Pathfinder | IS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
