1999 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 323 kg more than 1999 BMW 330. 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 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 330. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 330 | LS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 84 L |
