Lexus LC vs Aston Martin Vanquish
What's the difference?

Lexus LC

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2021 price

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Aston Martin Vanquish

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2026 price

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Aston Martin Vanquish

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Summary

2021 Lexus LC

2026 Aston Martin Vanquish

By Andrew Chesterton

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Safety Rating

Engine Type

V8, 5.0L

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Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency

12.7L/100km (combined)

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Seating

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Likes

Punchy engine
Throaty exhaust
Climate-controlled cabin

Imposing presence
Immense power
Plush interior

Dislikes

Disconnect from the drive experience
Lexus trackpad tech persists
Thirsty

Somewhat thirsty
Too fast for the road
Average warranty coverage

2021 Lexus LC Summary

Being a true Jack of all trades in the car world is rare.

Generally speaking, a vehicle is either capable or comfortable. Attractive or aerodynamic. Practical or performance orientated. And problems arise when cars try to do all those things well, all at the same time.

Which make the Lexus LC 500 Convertible such an interesting proposition. Because it is, without doubt, stylish, and lavishly equipped. It’s also rather large and rather heavy. All of which is perfect for cruising the Bondi foreshore.

But it’s also equipped with a thumping V8 engine and a throaty exhaust that sounds like bricks in a blender on the overrun. It’s stiffer than the LFA supercar, and plenty powerful, which should deliver one of Lexus’ sportiest-ever drives.

So can the LC 500 really do it all? Let’s find out.

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2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Summary

What makes the Aston Martin Vanquish a luxury car? Everything.

Its over-the-top performance and opulence makes its very existence the definition of a luxury car. Nobody on the planet has any need for this car, you only buy the Vanquish because you want it - and that makes it one of the most luxurious vehicles on sale today.

Its very existence is tied directly to what’s under the bonnet, the last V12 remaining in Aston Martin’s showroom, and the fact that some customers can simply not bring themselves to drive anything without 12 cylinders.

So, what’s it like driving the apex of luxury? Read on to find out…

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Deep dive comparison

2021 Lexus LC 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish

Verdict

Stunning to behold, and even more so to listen to, the LC 500 Convertible with no doubt turn as many heads as its owners surely want it to. It's not the final word in performance, but it's a lavishly equipped transporter none the less.

Verdict

The definition of luxury is having something you want, rather than something you need. And the Vanquish is definitely something you don’t need, but will desperately want once you’ve experienced it. It’s opulence on wheels, the kind of car you buy mostly because you can. Because owning a V8-powered Aston Martin wouldn’t cut it in your circle of friends. Or because you just want the very best things in life, cost be damned.

Lexus LC vs Aston Martin Vanquish What's the difference?

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Lexus LC vs Aston Martin Vanquish
What's the difference?