Lexus GS 2000 vs Toyota Camry 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 67 HP more power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 76 NM more than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.7 | |
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The Toyota Camry is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Camry gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Camry) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus GS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
| Lexus GS is 2 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus GS is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3400 | |
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