1969 Holden Brougham vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 38 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, 2007 Lexus IS (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus IS weights approximately 305 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 2007 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Holden | Lexus |
| Model | Brougham | IS |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
