2007 Dodge Magnum vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Magnum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Magnum would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Magnum (425 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (306 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 8 kg more than 2007 Dodge Magnum.
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, 2007 Dodge Magnum (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Magnum | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Magnum | IS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
