2006 Lexus LS vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus LS 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 2012 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Evora.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora. 2006 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus LS | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Lexus | Lotus |
| Model | LS | Evora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 59 L |
