1998 BMW 325 vs. 1998 Lexus SC
To start off, both 1998 BMW 325 and 1998 Lexus SC were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lexus SC weights approximately 41 kg more than 1998 BMW 325. 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, 1998 Lexus SC (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 325. (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 325 | 1998 Lexus SC | |
Make | BMW | Lexus |
Model | 325 | SC |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |