2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 287 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2012 Lexus IS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS 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, 2008 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Odyssey | IS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3469 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |
