2006 Lexus IS vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus IS would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS.
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 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus IS | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Lexus | Aston Martin |
| Model | IS | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
