Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (2001 – 2005) vs Lexus SC (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 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 11.3 L/100 km against 12.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,405 kg against 1,740 kg. At 4,520 mm, the Lexus SC is 90 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera 4.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera 4
2001 – 2005
|
Lexus
SC
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 320 hp | 286 hp |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 419 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 – 5.5 s | 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 280 – 285 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.3 – 11.9 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,520 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,306 mm | 1,370 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,405 – 1,460 kg | 1,740 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.