IS 500 F Sport Performance vs LC 500

Lexus · Lexus

1/4 Mile winner

LC 500

Beats the IS 500 F Sport Performance by 0.11s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the LC 500 beats the IS 500 F Sport Performance comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the LC 500 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

472 hp

471 hp

0–100 km/h

4.5s

4.4s

Top speed

270 km/h

Engine

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

535 Nm

530 Nm

Price

$64,000

$79,000

Simulated race times

Distance

IS 500 F Sport Performance

LC 500

100 m

5.579s

5.523s

1/8 mile

8.236s

8.157s

1/4 mile

12.356s

12.247s

1 km

22.053s

21.892s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: IS 500 F Sport Performance is $64,000 vs $79,000 for the LC 500 — a $15,000 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the IS 500 F Sport Performance or the LC 500?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the LC 500 is faster, beating the IS 500 F Sport Performance by 0.11 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the IS 500 F Sport Performance vs the LC 500?

The IS 500 F Sport Performance hits 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, while the LC 500 does it in 4.4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The IS 500 F Sport Performance produces 472 hp; the LC 500 produces 471 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The IS 500 F Sport Performance tops out at 270 km/h, and the LC 500 reaches 270 km/h.

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