2005 Lexus IS 300 vs. 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross
To start off, both 2005 Lexus IS 300 and 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus IS 300 (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus IS 300 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross. 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, 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus IS 300. (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus IS 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus IS 300 | 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | IS | IS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
