2002 Lexus GS vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus GS would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus GS (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus GS weights approximately 135 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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, 2010 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus GS. (296 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lexus GS | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | GS | 120 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |
