2006 Lexus IS vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus IS weights approximately 7 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
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, 2001 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus IS | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lexus | Porsche |
| Model | IS | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
