2007 Lexus LS vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (381 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Yukon.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus LS | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Lexus | GMC |
| Model | LS | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 98 L |
