2008 Lexus ES vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2008 Lexus ES and 2008 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Lexus ES. (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus ES weights approximately 465 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lexus ES. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus ES. (344 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus ES | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | ES | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 5550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
