2012 Lexus IS vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, both 2012 Lexus IS and 2012 Lexus LFA were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 87 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.
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 Lexus LFA (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS. 2012 Lexus LFA has automatic transmission and 2012 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2012 Lexus IS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lexus LFA will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus IS | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | IS | LFA |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4585 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1219 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2731 mm | 2606 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 73 L |
