2005 Lexus IS vs. 2004 Toyota Will
To start off, 2005 Lexus IS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Will would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus IS weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Toyota Will. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Will 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, 2005 Lexus IS (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus IS | 2004 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | IS | Will |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
