2007 Audi S6 vs. 2012 Lexus GX
To start off, 2012 Lexus GX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi S6 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2012 Lexus GX. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus GX weights approximately 662 kg more than 2007 Audi S6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Audi S6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus GX. (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus GX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S6 | 2012 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Audi | Lexus |
| Model | S6 | GX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |
