2010 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 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 112 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2012 Lexus IS (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. 2012 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Camaro | IS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 416 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1377 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
