2003 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 320 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 Lexus IS.
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, 2003 BMW 320 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 320 | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | BMW | Lexus |
Model | 320 | IS |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 350 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |