2002 Honda City vs. 2003 Lexus IS
To start off, 2003 Lexus IS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus IS weights approximately 598 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Lexus IS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2003 Lexus IS (296 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City. 2003 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda City has manual transmission. 2002 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda City | 2003 Lexus IS | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | City | IS |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
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 | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1540 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 |