2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Lexus LS. (380 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 334 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2010 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
| Model | V8 Vantage | LS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1257 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 84 L |
