2012 Lexus IS vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1147 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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS. 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2013 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus IS | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | IS | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4585 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2731 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
