2007 Lexus IS vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus IS weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lexus IS | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lexus | Porsche |
Model | IS | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1380 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |