Lexus SC (2005 – 2010) vs Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 325 hp against 288 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 11.0 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,740 kg. At 4,534 mm, the Lexus SC is 107 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
| Specification |
Lexus
SC
2005 – 2010
|
Porsche
911 Carrera Cabriolet
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2010 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 286 hp | 325 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 | 12.1 L/100 km | 11.0 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,534 mm | 4,427 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,808 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,740 kg | 1,395 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.