2000 Lexus IS vs. 2000 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2000 Lexus IS and 2000 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lexus GS (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lexus GS weights approximately 320 kg more than 2000 Lexus IS. 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 (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus IS. 2000 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 2000 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2000 Lexus IS 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 IS | 2000 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | IS | GS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
