2004 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2004 BMW 325 and 2004 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,277 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lexus SC (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus SC weights approximately 247 kg more than 2004 BMW 325. 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, 2004 Lexus SC (441 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2004 Lexus SC | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 325 | SC |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
