2008 Lexus GS 300 vs. 2008 Lexus GS 300 Automatic

To start off, both 2008 Lexus GS 300 and 2008 Lexus GS 300 Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lexus GS 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus GS 300 (246 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Lexus GS 300 Automatic. (242 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus GS 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus GS 300 Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus GS 300 Automatic weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 Lexus GS 300.

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, 2008 Lexus GS 300 (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus GS 300 Automatic. (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus GS 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus GS 300 Automatic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Lexus GS 300 2008 Lexus GS 300 Automatic
Make Lexus Lexus
Model GS GS
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2994 cc 2992 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 246 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 294 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 240 km/hour 235 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.2 seconds 7.2 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1695 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 11.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 71 L


 

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