2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2003 Lexus LS
To start off, 2003 Lexus LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2003 Lexus LS. (282 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Lexus LS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus LS. (418 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus LS. 2003 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2003 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
| Model | Vanquish | LS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2930 mm |
