2006 Lexus IS vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Lexus IS and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS.
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, 2006 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lexus | Porsche |
Model | IS | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 89 L |