2004 Lexus SC vs. 2004 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2004 Lexus SC and 2004 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lexus SC (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Camry. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus SC weights approximately 234 kg more than 2004 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Lexus SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Lexus SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Camry. (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus SC | 2004 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Camry |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
