2011 Lexus LS vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2011 Lexus LS and 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 270 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LS weights approximately 896 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. 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 Mitsubishi Outlander. 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lexus LS | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Lexus | Mitsubishi |
Model | LS | Outlander |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2431 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5179 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1679 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3091 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 63 L |