2012 Lexus IS 250 vs. 2012 Lexus IS 250 C

To start off, both 2012 Lexus IS 250 and 2012 Lexus IS 250 C were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Lexus IS 250 and 2012 Lexus IS 250 C 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS 250 C weights approximately 175 kg more than 2012 Lexus IS 250.

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, 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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