2011 Lexus LS vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2011 Lexus LS and 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 221 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LS weights approximately 693 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 2011 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus LS | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2023 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5179 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3091 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 79 L |
