2000 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2000 BMW 325 and 2000 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lexus GS (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 BMW 325. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lexus GS weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 BMW 325. 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, 2000 Lexus GS (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 2000 Lexus GS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 325 | GS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
