2010 Lexus LS vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado

To start off, both 2010 Lexus LS and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 253 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Lexus LS 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
Make Lexus Chevrolet
Model LS Colorado
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5000 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 438 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 521 Nm 258 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type CVT Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2360 kg 1261 kg
Vehicle Length 5179 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1875 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1481 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 3091 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 84 L 72 L


 

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