2011 Toyota Highlander vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 4,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Highlander. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 310 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.
Because 2012 Lexus LFA is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Lexus LFA. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Lexus LFA (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Highlander | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Toyota | Lexus |
| Model | Highlander | LFA |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4785 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1219 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2606 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 73 L |
