2009 Lexus LX vs. 2009 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2009 Lexus LX and 2009 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LX (383 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2009 Lexus GS. (246 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus GS.
Because 2009 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lexus GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LX 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 LX (546 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus GS. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus LX | 2009 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | LX | GS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 383 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 71 L |
