2007 Lexus GS vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus GS would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 Lexus GS.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus GS. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus GS | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Lexus | SsangYong |
| Model | GS | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
