1997 Lexus LS vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lexus LS would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1997 Lexus LS. (280 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1997 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus LS weights approximately 373 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
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, 1997 Lexus LS (398 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Armada. (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lexus LS | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | LS | Armada |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 106 L |
