2000 Lexus GS vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 13 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2000 Lexus GS. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 841 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus GS. (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lexus GS | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
