2012 Lexus ES vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, both 2012 Lexus ES and 2012 Lexus LFA were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 284 more horse power than 2012 Lexus ES. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus ES weights approximately 155 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, 2012 Lexus ES, 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus ES. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus ES | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | ES | LFA |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1219 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2606 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
