2010 Nissan Frontier vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 4,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LFA weights approximately 151 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Lexus LFA (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
Make | Nissan | Lexus |
Model | Frontier | LFA |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8700 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 479 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4506 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1219 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2606 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 73 L |