2012 Lexus IS vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Lexus IS would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 6 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, 2013 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus IS | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | IS | Z |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4585 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2731 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
