2010 Lexus ES vs. 2010 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2010 Lexus ES and 2010 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Lexus ES and 2010 Lexus GS are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 Lexus ES. (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GS weights approximately 240 kg more than 2010 Lexus ES. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lexus GS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Lexus GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lexus ES, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Lexus GS (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus ES. (344 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lexus ES | 2010 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | ES | GS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
