1968 Dodge Polara vs. 2008 Lexus GS
To start off, 2008 Lexus GS is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus GS (242 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus GS weights approximately 260 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus GS. (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 2008 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Polara | GS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 71 L |
