2010 Lexus LS vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 1390 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lexus LS | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Lexus | Smart |
| Model | LS | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5179 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3091 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 47 L |
