Lexus GS 2007 vs Lexus GS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 347 HP | 283 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 417 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Lexus GS 2007 is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS 2007 engine produces 64 HP more power than Lexus GS 2005, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Lexus GS 2005. Thanks to more power Lexus GS 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GX, Toyota Tundra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus LS, Lexus SC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS 2007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus GS 2007 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS 2007 and Lexus GS 2005 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS 2007 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus GS 2005, which means Lexus GS 2007 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5200 | |
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