2006 Lexus LS vs. 2006 Lexus LX
To start off, both 2006 Lexus LS and 2006 Lexus LX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus LS (278 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Lexus LX. (275 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus LX.
Because 2006 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LX will offer significantly more control. 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 LX (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus LS. (423 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus LS | 2006 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | LS | LX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 96 L |
