2001 Lexus GS vs. 2012 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lexus GS would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus GS (225 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 263 kg more than 2001 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 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus GS. (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lexus GS | 2012 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Lexus | SsangYong |
Model | GS | Stavic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |