2012 Lexus LS vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2012 Lexus LS and 2012 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2012 Opel Insignia. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Insignia.
Because 2012 Lexus LS 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 LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia, 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 LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus LS | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Lexus | Opel |
| Model | LS | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5179 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3091 mm | 2737 mm |
