2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Armada. (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Nissan | Lexus |
| Model | Armada | IS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 416 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
