1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 196 kg more than 2012 Lexus IS.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey 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 IS (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Odyssey | IS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2731 mm |
