2005 Lexus LS vs. 2006 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2006 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus LS would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Lexus LS. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Titan weights approximately 486 kg more than 2005 Lexus LS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan 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, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus LS. (418 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus LS | 2006 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | LS | Titan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3560 mm |
