2005 Lexus LS vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus LS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 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 Lexus LS (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus LS | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Lexus | Chevrolet |
| Model | LS | Express |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 117 L |
