2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Lexus LX
To start off, 2010 Lexus LX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LX (383 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LX weights approximately 1189 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Lexus LX (546 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Armada | 2010 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Nissan | Lexus |
| Model | Armada | LX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 5700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4991 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 93 L |
