2009 Lexus IS vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lexus IS would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2009 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 665 kg more than 2009 Lexus IS. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus IS | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | IS | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 6290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 4180 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
