2007 Lexus LS vs. 2010 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2010 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (376 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 576 kg more than 2007 Lexus LS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus LS. (493 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus LS | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | LS | Armada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 493 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 106 L |
