Lexus ES 2001 vs Lexus ES 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 213 HP | 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 344 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Lexus ES 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES 2001 engine produces 62 HP less power than Lexus ES 2006, whereas torque is 46 NM less than Lexus ES 2006. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.83 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES 2001 is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus ES 2006, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 425 litres | |
| 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 (€): | 3000 | 5000 | |
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