2011 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 77 kg more than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pathfinder (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus LS. (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Nissan | Lexus |
| Model | Pathfinder | LS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2283 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 84 L |
