2005 Lexus ES vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus ES. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus ES would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Lexus ES. (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus ES weights approximately 118 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lexus ES. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus ES. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus ES | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | ES | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3140 mm |
