2007 Lexus IS vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2007 Lexus IS and 2007 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus IS weights approximately 225 kg more than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2007 Lexus IS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lexus IS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lexus IS | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Lexus | Nissan |
Model | IS | Frontier |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |