2000 Lexus GS vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Lexus GS. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 76 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus GS. (294 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lexus GS | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Lexus | Jaguar |
| Model | GS | XJ |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 6 seconds |
| 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 | 1720 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
