Lexus GS 2005 vs Lexus GS 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.6 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: | 283 HP | 347 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Lexus GS 2007 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS 2005 engine produces 64 HP less power than Lexus GS 2007, whereas torque is 43 NM less than Lexus GS 2007. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
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 | |
| 820 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus LS, Lexus SC | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GX, Toyota Tundra | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 2005 and Lexus GS 2007 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS 2005 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Lexus GS 2007, which means Lexus GS 2005 can be easier 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 (€): | 5200 | 6800 | |
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