Lexus ES 2006 vs Lexus ES 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 228 HP | |
| Torque: | 344 NM | 325 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus ES 2006 is more dynamic to drive. Lexus ES 2006 engine produces 47 HP more power than Lexus ES 2004, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Lexus ES 2004. Thanks to more power Lexus ES 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus RX, Toyota Sienna | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES 2006 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus ES 2006 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES 2006 is 2 cm longer than the Lexus ES 2004, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 3000 | |
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