2010 Lexus IS vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2010 Lexus IS and 2010 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 223 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS. 2010 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 2010 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2010 Lexus IS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lexus IS | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | IS | LS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2731 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 84 L |
