2009 Lexus LS vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lexus LS would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (376 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Titan. (313 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 588 kg more than 2009 Lexus LS.
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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus LS. (493 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus LS | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | LS | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 493 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 2214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 106 L |
