1998 Lexus SC vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lexus SC would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1998 Lexus SC. 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 BMW 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus SC. 2012 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 1998 Lexus SC has manual transmission. 1998 Lexus SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lexus SC | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | SC | 528 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2968 mm |
