2007 Lexus LS vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2007 Lexus LS. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus LS weights approximately 215 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus LS. (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus LS | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Lexus | Aston Martin |
| Model | LS | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 80 L |
