1996 Lexus SC vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lexus SC would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1996 Lexus SC. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1996 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 100 kg more than 1996 Lexus SC. 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 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lexus SC. (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lexus SC | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | SC | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 53 L |
