1999 Dodge Charger vs. 1999 Lexus IS
To start off, both 1999 Dodge Charger and 1999 Lexus IS were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Charger (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1999 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus IS weights approximately 38 kg more than 1999 Dodge Charger.
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. 1999 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1999 Dodge Charger has manual transmission. 1999 Dodge Charger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Charger | 1999 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Charger | IS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
