2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (406 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (509 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lexus |
| Model | GT | IS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 406 HP | 416 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1816 mm |
