Compare the2023 Porsche 911VS 2023 Lexus RC F

The 911 offers all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The RC F doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the 911 helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The RC F doesn’t offer a night vision system.

The 911 offers an optional Surround View to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The RC F only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

Both the 911 and the RC F have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems and blind spot warning systems.

The 911’s corrosion warranty is 6 years longer than the RC F’s (12 vs. 6 years).

The 911 GTS/Dakar’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 1 more horsepower (473 vs. 472) and 25 lbs.-ft. more torque (420 vs. 395) than the RC F’s 5.0 DOHC V8. The 911 GT3’s standard 4.0 DOHC 6-cylinder produces 30 more horsepower (502 vs. 472) than the RC F’s 5.0 DOHC V8. The 911 Turbo S’ standard 3.7 turbo 6-cylinder produces 168 more horsepower (640 vs. 472) and 195 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 395) than the RC F’s 5.0 DOHC V8.

As tested in Car and Driver the Porsche 911 is faster than the Lexus RC F (automatics tested):

As tested in Motor Trend the 911 GT3 4.0 DOHC 6-cylinder is faster than the Lexus RC F 5.0 (automatics tested):

In a Road and Track race course test, the Porsche 911 S Coupe was clocked 4.48 seconds faster than the Lexus RC F Track Edition (83.08 sec. vs. 87.56 sec.).

The flat cylinder configuration of the boxer engine in the 911 lowers its center of gravity, enhancing handling stability. The RC F doesn’t offer a boxer engine configuration.

On the EPA test cycle the 911 Coupe gets better mileage than the RC F:

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the 911’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The RC F doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The 911’s optional fuel tank has 6.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the RC F (23.7 vs. 17.4 gallons).

The 911 offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and fuel economy. The RC F doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

The 911 offers a standard sequential manual gearbox (SMG). With no clutch pedal to worry about and a fully automatic mode, an SMG is much more efficient than a conventional automatic but just as easy to drive. The RC F doesn’t offer an SMG.

All wheel drive, available in the 911, provides the best traction for acceleration in wet, dry, and icy conditions. In corners, all wheel drive allows both outside wheels to provide power, balancing the car. This allows for better handling. The Lexus RC F is not available with all wheel drive.

For better stopping power the 911 Turbo S/Sport Classic’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the RC F:

The 911 stops much shorter than the RC F:

For better traction and acceleration, the 911 has larger standard rear tires than the RC F (295/35R20 vs. 275/35R19). The 911 Turbo S/GT3/Sport Classic’s rear tires are larger than the largest rear tires available on the RC F (315/30R21 vs. 275/35R19).

The 911’s optional 305/30R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the RC F’s 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the 911 has standard 20-inch rear wheels. Only 19-inch wheels are available on the RC F. The 911 offers optional 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels.

The 911 (except Base/GT3) offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The RC F doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the 911 is 1.4 inches wider in the front and .2 inches wider in the rear than the track on the RC F.

The 911 GT3 handles at 1.15 G’s, while the RC F pulls only .92 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The 911 GT3 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.6 seconds quicker than the RC F (22.3 seconds @ .95 average G’s vs. 24.9 seconds @ .8 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the 911 GT3’s turning circle is 1.3 feet tighter than the RC F’s (34.1 feet vs. 35.4 feet).

The Porsche 911 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 100 to 650 pounds less than the Lexus RC F.

The 911 is 7.5 inches shorter than the RC F, making the 911 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

To almost totally eliminate engine vibration in the passenger area, the 911 Manual (except PDK) has an electronically controlled liquid-filled front engine mount. A computer-controlled electric current in the liquid changes its viscosity, allowing the mount to dampen the engine completely at all RPMs. The RC F uses conventional solid rubber engine mounts.

The front grille of the 911 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The RC F doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The 911 has .1 inches more front headroom, 1.9 inches more front shoulder room and 1.8 inches more rear shoulder room than the RC F.

The 911’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The RC F doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the 911 (except Cabriolet/GT3) offers an optional rear wiper. The RC F doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the 911 offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The RC F doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The 911 has a standard center folding armrest for the rear passengers. A center armrest helps make rear passengers more comfortable and it can provide a boundary between children. The RC F Track Edition doesn’t offer a rear seat center armrest.

The 911 (except Manual/GT3)’s optional Active Parking Support can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote ParkAssist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The RC F doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Porsche 911 comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the Lexus RC F isn’t available as a convertible.

The 911 will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the 911 will retain 56.25% to 60.11% of its original price after five years, while the RC F only retains 53.66% to 53.85%.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the 911 first among premium sporty cars in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The RC F isn’t in the top three.

The Porsche 911 outsold the Lexus RC by almost three to one during 2022.