2006 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2006 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Coupe and 2006 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus IS (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Coupe. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus IS weights approximately 139 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Lexus IS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lexus IS will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Coupe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Coupe | 2006 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lexus |
| Model | Coupe | IS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1408 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
