2005 Lexus LS vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2005 Lexus LS and 2005 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus LS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (270 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 193 kg more than 2005 Lexus LS.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lexus LS (419 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (395 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus LS | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | LS | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2033 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 80 L |
