1971 Bizzarrini GT vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Bizzarrini GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Bizzarrini GT would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 650 kg more than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. 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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. 1988 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1971 Bizzarrini GT has manual transmission. 1971 Bizzarrini GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Bizzarrini GT | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |
