1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1993 Lexus LS
To start off, 1993 Lexus LS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1993 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1993 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 115 kg more than 1993 Lexus LS. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 1993 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
| Model | Sovereign | LS |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2820 mm |
