2007 Lexus LS vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2007 Lexus LS and 2007 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (381 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (245 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayman. 2007 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus LS | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Lexus | Porsche |
| Model | LS | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 64 L |
