1973 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 1998 Lexus GS
To start off, 1998 Lexus GS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1998 Lexus GS. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lexus GS weights approximately 122 kg more than 1973 Lamborghini Jarama.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus GS. (301 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lamborghini Jarama | 1998 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lexus |
| Model | Jarama | GS |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
