2012 Lexus LFA vs. 2012 Nissan Titan

To start off, both 2012 Lexus LFA and 2012 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.

Because 2012 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus LFA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus LFA. (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus LFA.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Lexus LFA 2012 Nissan Titan
Make Lexus Nissan
Model LFA Titan
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4800 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 8700 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 479 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 6800 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type 6-speed automated manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 2480 kg
Vehicle Length 4506 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1895 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1219 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2606 mm 4060 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 14.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 21.4 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 140 L


 

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