2012 Lexus GX vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2012 Lexus GX 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Lexus GX. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus GX weights approximately 662 kg more than 2012 Lexus IS.
Because 2012 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lexus GX 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, 2012 Lexus GX (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus GX | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | GX | IS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2422 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 65 L |
