2001 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2011 Lexus GS
To start off, 2011 Lexus GS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2011 Lexus GS. (340 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus GS weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 Ferrari Maranello.
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, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus GS. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari Maranello | 2011 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
| Model | Maranello | GS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 65 L |
