1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Lexus RX
To start off, 2013 Lexus RX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2013 Lexus RX. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lexus RX weights approximately 514 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lexus RX. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2013 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Porsche | Lexus |
| Model | 911 | RX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 296 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2740 mm |
