2011 Lexus LS vs. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, both 2011 Lexus LS and 2011 Fiat Grande Punto were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (118 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LS weights approximately 1166 kg more than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS will offer significantly more control. 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 (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus LS | 2011 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Lexus | Fiat |
| Model | LS | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2431 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5179 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3091 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 45 L |
