2012 Lexus IS vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2012 Lexus IS and 2012 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 793 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.
Because 2012 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS 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 LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus IS | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | IS | LS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4585 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2731 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 84 L |
