2011 Lexus RX vs. 2011 Lincoln MKZ

To start off, both 2011 Lexus RX and 2011 Lincoln MKZ were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Lexus RX and 2011 Lincoln MKZ are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus RX (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln MKZ. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln MKZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus RX weights approximately 263 kg more than 2011 Lincoln MKZ. 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 Lexus RX (348 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln MKZ. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lincoln MKZ.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Lexus RX 2011 Lincoln MKZ
Make Lexus Lincoln
Model RX MKZ
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 263 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 348 Nm 337 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 4500 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 1632 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4821 mm
Vehicle Width 1885 mm 1834 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase Size 2741 mm 2728 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 66 L


 

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