2007 Honda NSX 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 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 185 kg more than 2007 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Lexus IS (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | NSX | IS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 416 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
