2005 Holden Caprice vs. 2006 Lexus LS
To start off, 2006 Lexus LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Caprice would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Lexus LS. (278 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus LS.
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 Holden Caprice (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus LS. (423 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Caprice | 2006 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Holden | Lexus |
| Model | Caprice | LS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 278 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
