1998 Lexus GS vs. 2010 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2010 GMC Envoy is newer by 12 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 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lexus GS (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 GMC Envoy. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Envoy weights approximately 695 kg more than 1998 Lexus GS.
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 (415 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lexus GS | 2010 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Lexus | GMC |
| Model | GS | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 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 | 1740 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2880 mm |
