2000 Lexus GS vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2011 GMC Sierra is newer by 11 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Lexus GS. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 566 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Lexus GS (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lexus GS | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Lexus | GMC |
| Model | GS | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
