2000 Toyota Soarer vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Soarer. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 293 kg more than 2000 Toyota Soarer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lexus LS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Lexus LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Soarer. (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Soarer | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Toyota | Lexus |
| Model | Soarer | LS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3091 mm |
