2012 Lexus LFA vs. 2012 Lexus LS

To start off, both 2012 Lexus LFA 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2012 Lexus LS. (438 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 880 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.

Because 2012 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus LFA. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus LFA. (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus LFA.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Lexus LFA 2012 Lexus LS
Make Lexus Lexus
Model LFA LS
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4800 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 438 HP
Engine RPM 8700 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 479 Nm 521 Nm
Torque RPM 6800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed automated manual CVT
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 2360 kg
Vehicle Length 4506 mm 5179 mm
Vehicle Width 1895 mm 1875 mm
Vehicle Height 1219 mm 1481 mm
Wheelbase Size 2606 mm 3091 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 14.7 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 21.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 84 L


 

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