Lexus GS 2000 vs Rover 75 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 69 HP more power than Rover 75, whereas torque is 109 NM more than Rover 75. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.4 | |
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The Rover 75 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Rover 75 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Rover 75) 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | Used also on Rover 45 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Rover 75 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: | 4.80 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 5 cm longer than the Rover 75, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 432 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Lexus GS has 83 litres more trunk space than the Rover 75. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Rover 75, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1800 | |
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