2008 Lexus RX vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2008 Lexus RX 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 5,552 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 RX. (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 570 kg more than 2008 Lexus RX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus RX. (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus RX | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | RX | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 5552 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 | 342 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |
