2001 Lexus IS vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lexus IS would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2001 Lexus IS. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 231 kg more than 2001 Lexus IS. 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus IS. (247 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lexus IS | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Lexus | Aston Martin |
| Model | IS | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
