1969 Holden Brougham vs. 1994 Lexus GS
To start off, 1994 Lexus GS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lexus GS weights approximately 260 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham. 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 1994 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Holden | Lexus |
| Model | Brougham | GS |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
