2004 Lexus GS vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2004 Lexus GS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 4,294 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lexus GS (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus GS weights approximately 239 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. 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, 2004 Lexus GS (417 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm). This means 2004 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 2004 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus GS | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Condor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1446 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
