1995 BMW 330 vs. 1995 Lexus GS
To start off, both 1995 BMW 330 and 1995 Lexus GS were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 325 kg more than 1995 BMW 330. 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lexus GS. (276 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lexus GS. 1995 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1995 Lexus GS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 330 | GS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
