2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2011 Lexus GS
To start off, 2011 Lexus GS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2011 Lexus GS. (303 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 119 kg more than 2011 Lexus GS. 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus GS. (371 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2011 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
| Model | 612 | GS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1721 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4826 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 71 L |
