2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1998 Lexus GS
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lexus GS would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 150 kg more than 1998 Lexus GS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lexus GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Lexus GS (304 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 1998 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 1998 Lexus GS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Defender | GS |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |