2007 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, 2007 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lexus IS would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2001 Lexus IS. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus IS. (247 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti QX56 | 2001 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lexus |
| Model | QX56 | IS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
