1999 Lexus GS vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 13 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Lexus GS. (225 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus GS.
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 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus GS. (296 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lexus GS | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Lexus | BMW |
Model | GS | 530 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |