2011 Lexus IS vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lexus IS would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 851 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS. 2012 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2011 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2011 Lexus IS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus IS | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Lexus | Dodge |
| Model | IS | Ram |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 121 L |
