2002 Pontiac Aztek vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Aztek. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Aztek would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Aztek. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Aztek. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 530 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Aztek. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Aztek. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Aztek.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Aztek | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Pontiac | Lexus |
| Model | Aztek | LS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 84 L |
