1995 Nissan Crew vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 502 kg more than 1995 Nissan Crew. 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, 2010 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Crew | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Nissan | Lexus |
| Model | Crew | IS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2731 mm |
