2006 Lexus GS vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2006 Lexus GS and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Lexus GS. (245 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus GS weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Pathfinder (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus GS. (312 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus GS | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | GS | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 80 L |
