2007 Lexus IS vs. 2007 Saturn Outlook
To start off, both 2007 Lexus IS and 2007 Saturn Outlook were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Outlook (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Outlook 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 Saturn Outlook, 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 Saturn Outlook (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (252 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Saturn Outlook will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus IS | 2007 Saturn Outlook | |
| Make | Lexus | Saturn |
| Model | IS | Outlook |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |
