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 |