2001 BMW 745 vs. 2011 Lexus GS
To start off, 2011 Lexus GS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Lexus GS. (303 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 264 kg more than 2011 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, 2001 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus GS. (371 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 745 | 2011 Lexus GS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 745 | GS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1721 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4826 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 71 L |
