2011 Lexus RX vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2011 Lexus RX and 2011 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus RX (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2011 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lexus RX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus RX. (348 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus RX. 2011 Lexus RX has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lexus RX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus RX | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | RX | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 80 L |
