2000 Honda City vs. 2006 Lexus IS
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus IS (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus IS weights approximately 675 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Lexus IS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Lexus IS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Lexus IS (289 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City. 2006 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda City has manual transmission. 2000 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 2006 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | City | IS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
