2007 Lexus LS vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2007 Lexus LS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Verossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Verossa would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Verossa. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Verossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus LS weights approximately 375 kg more than 2001 Toyota Verossa. 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, 2007 Lexus LS (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Verossa. (377 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Verossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus LS | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Verossa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 70 L |
