2007 Lexus LS vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 460 kg more than 2007 Lexus LS.

Because 2007 Lexus LS 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 LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Almera, 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 Lexus LS (493 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2007 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Lexus LS 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Lexus Nissan
Model LS Almera
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4608 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 376 HP 0 HP
Torque 493 Nm 138 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.8:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1945 kg 2405 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2980 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.3 L/100km 17 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 84 L 60 L