2008 Lexus GX vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2008 Lexus GX and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Lexus GX. (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus GX weights approximately 369 kg more than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Lexus GX (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lexus GX | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Lexus | Nissan |
Model | GX | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4670 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |