2007 Lexus LS vs. 2007 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2007 Lexus LS and 2007 Toyota Prius 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 (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Because 2007 Lexus LS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lexus LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Prius, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lexus LS | 2007 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | LS | Prius |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4608 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 45 L |