2011 GMC Envoy vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP) has 252 more horse power than 2011 GMC Envoy. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Envoy weights approximately 955 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.
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, 2012 Lexus LFA (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Envoy. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Envoy | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | GMC | Lexus |
| Model | Envoy | LFA |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 552 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1219 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2606 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 73 L |
