2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2003 Lexus IS
To start off, 2003 Lexus IS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 9,371 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (770 HP) has 569 more horse power than 2003 Lexus IS. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus IS weights approximately 353 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (926 Nm) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus IS. (296 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 2003 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Camaro | IS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 9371 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 770 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 926 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |
