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 |