2012 Lexus GS vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, both 2012 Lexus GS and 2012 Lotus Evora were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Lexus GS and 2012 Lotus Evora are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus GS weights approximately 493 kg more than 2012 Lotus Evora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Lexus GS (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus GS | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Lexus | Lotus |
| Model | GS | Evora |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| 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 | 340 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
