2000 Lexus GS vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lexus GS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lexus GS weights approximately 247 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. 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 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2000 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lexus GS | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Condor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
