1993 Lexus GS vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lexus GS would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1993 Lexus GS. (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1993 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 60 kg more than 1993 Lexus GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lexus GS | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Lexus | Jaguar |
| Model | GS | XK |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2751 mm |
