2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2012 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 165 kg more than 2012 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS. 2012 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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:
| 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
| Model | V8 Vantage | IS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
