Nissan GT-R (1999 – 2002) vs Lexus SC (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Lexus SC is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 280 hp. The Nissan GT-R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 6.4 s. The Lexus SC uses less fuel, from 12.0 L/100 km against 12.3 L/100 km. The Nissan GT-R is the lighter car, from 1,540 kg against 1,740 kg. At 4,600 mm, the Nissan GT-R is 80 mm longer than the Lexus SC. The Nissan GT-R dates from 1999 – 2002, the Lexus SC from 2001 – 2005.
| Specification |
Nissan
GT-R
1999 – 2002
|
Lexus
SC
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2002 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 280 hp | 286 hp |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 419 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.3 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,520 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,370 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,664 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,540 – 1,560 kg | 1,740 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.