2010 Kia Borrego vs. 2004 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lexus IS would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2004 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus IS weights approximately 110 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.
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 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Borrego | 2004 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Kia | Lexus |
| Model | Borrego | IS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
