1968 Dodge Polara vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 262 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara.
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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS. 1968 Dodge Polara has automatic transmission and 2010 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2010 Lexus IS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Dodge Polara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Polara | IS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
