1998 Lexus GS vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 14 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1998 Lexus GS. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 125 kg more than 1998 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus GS. (304 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lexus GS | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Lexus | Jaguar |
| Model | GS | XF |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
