2011 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2011 Honda Accord and 2011 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Honda Accord and 2011 Lexus IS are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 14 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lexus IS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord, 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, 2011 Lexus IS (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Accord | IS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4935 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
