2011 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2011 Honda Accord and 2011 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LS weights approximately 510 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Lexus LS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Lexus LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord | 2011 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Accord | LS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |
