2009 Lexus GS vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Lexus GS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus GS (303 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus GS weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lexus GS (372 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2009 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus GS | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Lexus | Suzuki |
| Model | GS | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 64 L |
