2006 Isuzu Ascender vs. 2006 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2006 Isuzu Ascender 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 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Isuzu Ascender (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 327 kg more than 2006 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Isuzu Ascender (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Isuzu Ascender | 2006 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lexus |
| Model | Ascender | IS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1874 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |
