2006 Lexus LS vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2006 Lexus LS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 4,294 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus LS (278 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus LS weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 Toyota Mark II. 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, 2006 Lexus LS (423 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (378 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus LS | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 70 L |
