1994 Nissan 270 R vs. 2012 Lexus IS

To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 270 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 270 R would be higher. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (306 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (270 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 270 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 494 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 IS (375 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 2012 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 2012 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 270 R has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 270 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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