1968 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Lexus LS
To start off, 2011 Lexus LS is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LS weights approximately 1323 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2011 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Toyota | Lexus |
| Model | Corolla | LS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1077 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 84 L |
