1999 Lexus GS vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1999 Lexus GS. (225 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 282 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus GS. (296 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lexus GS | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Lexus | Jaguar |
| Model | GS | XJ |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3032 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
