2005 Lexus IS vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus IS would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Navara weights approximately 492 kg more than 2005 Lexus IS.
Because 2011 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara 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, 2011 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus IS. (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus IS | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | IS | Navara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
