2008 Lexus LS vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Lexus LS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Lexus LS. (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus LS weights approximately 385 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Lexus LS (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus LS | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lexus | Porsche |
| Model | LS | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 67 L |
