2010 BMW M6 vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 9 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 2001 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2001 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus IS. 2001 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW M6 | 2001 Lexus IS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | M6 | IS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1377 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2781 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
