2011 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Titan | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Nissan | Lexus |
| Model | Titan | IS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 65 L |
