2004 BMW 730 vs. 2001 Lexus GS

To start off, 2004 BMW 730 is newer by 3 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, both vehicles can yield 225 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 130 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, 2004 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus GS. (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus GS.

Compare all specifications:

2004 BMW 730 2001 Lexus GS
Make BMW Lexus
Model 730 GS
Year Released 2004 2001
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 3001 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1790 kg 1660 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 75 L


 

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