Lexus ES 2006 vs Toyota Camry 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 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 | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 344 NM | 299 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is more dynamic to drive. Lexus ES engine produces 60 HP more power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna | Used also on 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus ES 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Camry, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 535 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 5800 | |
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