2012 Lexus LFA vs. 2012 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2012 Lexus LFA and 2012 Citroen C5 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 429 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C5. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C5 weights approximately 105 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 Citroen C5, 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C5. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C5. 2012 Lexus LFA has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lexus LFA will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Lexus LFA | 2012 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Lexus | Citroen |
Model | LFA | C5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 8700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 479 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1219 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2606 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 71 L |