Lexus SC (2001 – 2005) vs Porsche 911 Carrera (2001 – 2004): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Carrera is the more powerful of the two, with up to 320 hp against 286 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 6.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 285 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.1 L/100 km against 12.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,345 kg against 1,740 kg. At 4,520 mm, the Lexus SC is 90 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera.
| Specification |
Lexus
SC
2001 – 2005
|
Porsche
911 Carrera
2001 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 286 hp | 320 hp |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 s | 5.0 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 285 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.0 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,520 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,370 mm | 1,306 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,740 kg | 1,345 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.