1998 Lexus GS vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lexus GS would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 Lexus GS. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lexus GS weights approximately 380 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lexus GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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 (304 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lexus GS | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
