2010 Lexus GS vs. 2011 Lexus GS
To start off, 2011 Lexus GS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus GS (342 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Lexus GS. (303 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GS weights approximately 19 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 Lexus GS (459 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus GS. (371 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lexus GS | 2011 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | GS | GS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1740 kg | 1721 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4826 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 71 L |
