2009 Lexus LS vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 3 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (357 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Voyager. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 245 kg more than 2009 Lexus LS.
Because 2009 Lexus LS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lancia Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Lexus LS (466 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Voyager. (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus LS | 2012 Lancia Voyager | |
| Make | Lexus | Lancia |
| Model | LS | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 357 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 466 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 76 L |
