2005 Lexus IS vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, both 2005 Lexus IS and 2005 Morgan 44 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus IS weights approximately 560 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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 (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44. 2005 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan 44 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan 44 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lexus IS | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
Make | Lexus | Morgan |
Model | IS | 44 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |