2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Titan. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 493 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (502 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Nissan | Lexus |
| Model | Titan | IS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 416 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
