2008 Lexus IS vs. 2008 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2008 Lexus IS and 2008 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Lexus GS. (303 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 258 kg more than 2008 Lexus GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Lexus IS (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus GS. (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus IS | 2008 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | IS | GS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 71 L |
