2012 Lexus LX vs. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, both 2012 Lexus LX and 2012 Maserati GranTurismo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 Lexus LX. (383 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LX weights approximately 838 kg more than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo.
Because 2012 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LX 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 LX (546 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus LX | 2012 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Lexus | Maserati |
| Model | LX | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 383 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2719 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4991 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 86 L |
