1996 Lexus GS vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lexus GS would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1996 Lexus GS. (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1996 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 530 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lexus GS | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | GS | 530 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2968 mm |
