1998 Lexus SC vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lexus SC would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1998 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lexus SC weights approximately 86 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lexus SC | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lexus | Porsche |
| Model | SC | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
