2007 Nissan Navara vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 163 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS.
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, 2007 Nissan Navara (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Nissan | Lexus |
| Model | Navara | IS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1923 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
