2005 Lexus SC vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Lexus SC and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,277 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus SC (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (134 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus SC weights approximately 411 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Lexus SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 2005 Lexus SC (442 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus SC | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Lexus | Volkswagen |
| Model | SC | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4277 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
