2008 Lexus LS vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Lexus LS and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus LS weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 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 (493 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911. 2008 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus LS | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lexus | Porsche |
| Model | LS | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 493 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 64 L |
