1998 Lexus GS 300 vs. 1998 Lexus GS 4
To start off, both 1998 Lexus GS 300 and 1998 Lexus GS 4 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lexus GS 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lexus GS 4 (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1998 Lexus GS 300. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus GS 4 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus GS 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lexus GS 4 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1998 Lexus GS 300. 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 GS 4 (415 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus GS 300. (304 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus GS 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus GS 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lexus GS 300 | 1998 Lexus GS 4 | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | GS | GS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
