2002 Lexus IS vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus IS would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 2002 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2002 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lexus IS | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | IS | M6 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
