2011 Lexus IS 250 Automatic vs. 2011 Lexus IS 250 AWD Automatic

To start off, both 2011 Lexus IS 250 Automatic and 2011 Lexus IS 250 AWD Automatic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Lexus IS 250 Automatic and 2011 Lexus IS 250 AWD Automatic are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 204 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

Because 2011 Lexus IS 250 AWD Automatic is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lexus IS 250 Automatic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS 250 AWD Automatic 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, both vehicles can yield 251 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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