2007 Lexus IS vs. 2007 Kia Amanti
To start off, both 2007 Lexus IS and 2007 Kia Amanti were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Amanti (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS.
Because 2007 Lexus IS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lexus IS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Amanti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kia Amanti (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (252 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS. 2007 Kia Amanti has automatic transmission and 2007 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2007 Lexus IS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Amanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus IS | 2007 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Lexus | Kia |
| Model | IS | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
