2011 GMC Sierra vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2011 GMC Sierra. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 288 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Sierra | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | GMC | Lexus |
| Model | Sierra | LS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 84 L |
