2011 Lexus RX vs. 2011 Lincoln MKS

To start off, both 2011 Lexus RX and 2011 Lincoln MKS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln MKS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus RX (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln MKS. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln MKS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus RX weights approximately 12 kg more than 2011 Lincoln MKS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Lincoln MKS (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus RX. (348 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln MKS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus RX.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Lexus RX 2011 Lincoln MKS
Make Lexus Lincoln
Model RX MKS
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 273 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 348 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1895 kg 1883 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5184 mm
Vehicle Width 1885 mm 1928 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1565 mm
Wheelbase Size 2741 mm 2868 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 76 L


 

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