1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 790 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Camaro | LS |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3091 mm |
