2010 Lexus LS vs. 2011 Lexus LS
To start off, 2011 Lexus LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lexus LS would be higher. Both 2010 Lexus LS and 2011 Lexus LS are equipped with a 4,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 380 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LS weights approximately 48 kg more than 2010 Lexus LS.
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, both vehicles can yield 497 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lexus LS | 2011 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | LS | LS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 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 | 1925 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 84 L |
