1988 Lexus LS vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, both 1988 Lexus LS and 1988 Toyota Supra were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (267 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1988 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lexus LS weights approximately 790 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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 Supra (358 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lexus LS. (350 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lexus LS. 1988 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lexus LS | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Supra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2600 mm |
