2003 Lexus SC vs. 2000 Lexus GS
To start off, 2003 Lexus SC is newer by 3 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 4,294 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus SC (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2000 Lexus GS. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus SC weights approximately 80 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, 2003 Lexus SC (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus GS. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus SC | 2000 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | SC | GS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
