2002 Lexus Minority Report vs. 2006 Lexus IS

To start off, 2006 Lexus IS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus Minority Report. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus Minority Report would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 287 kg more than 2006 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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (195 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS.

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