2005 Lexus SC vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus SC would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Lexus SC. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus SC.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lexus SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus SC. (442 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus SC | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | SC | Titan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4277 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |
