1999 Lexus GS vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1999 Lexus GS. (225 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1999 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus GS. (296 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lexus GS | 2010 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | GS | 750 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
