2009 Lexus GS vs. 2011 Lexus LS
To start off, 2011 Lexus LS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 Lexus GS. (292 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LS weights approximately 158 kg more than 2009 Lexus GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus GS. (368 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus GS | 2011 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | GS | LS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3455 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 368 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 84 L |
