2000 Lexus GS vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 12 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti EX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Lexus GS. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2000 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 Infiniti EX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus GS. (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lexus GS | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Lexus | Infiniti |
| Model | GS | EX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
