2003 Cadillac V Sixteen 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 Cadillac V Sixteen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen would be higher. At 13,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen weights approximately 815 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 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,356 Nm) has 1161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (195 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Cadillac V Sixteen 2008 Lexus IS
Make Cadillac Lexus
Model V Sixteen IS
Year Released 2003 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 13600 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 16 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 1001 HP 0 HP
Torque 1356 Nm 195 Nm
Engine Bore Size 105 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.6:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2270 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 5680 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3560 mm 2680 mm


 

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