2012 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Suburban and 2012 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 430 kg more than 2012 Lexus LS.
Because 2012 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Suburban | LS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2790 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 84 L |
