1998 Lexus GS vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 15 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 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1998 Lexus GS. (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 313 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.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lexus GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus GS. (415 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lexus GS | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | GS | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3210 mm |
