1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1999 Lexus GS

To start off, both 1999 Dodge Sidewinder and 1999 Lexus GS were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus GS weights approximately 470 kg more than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder.

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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus GS. (298 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus GS.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Dodge Sidewinder 1999 Lexus GS
Make Dodge Lexus
Model Sidewinder GS
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7990 cc 2999 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 631 HP 0 HP
Torque 720 Nm 298 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2810 mm


 

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