2009 Lexus LS vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lexus LS would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 381 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 834 kg more than 2009 Lexus LS.
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 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus LS. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus LS | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 100 L |
