2007 Lexus IS vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, both 2007 Lexus IS and 2007 Proton Gen were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus IS (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
Because 2007 Lexus IS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Proton Gen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lexus IS will offer significantly more control. 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 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus IS | 2007 Proton Gen | |
| Make | Lexus | Proton |
| Model | IS | Gen |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
