1988 Lexus LS vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1988 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1988 Lexus LS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lexus LS | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | LS | 650 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2855 mm |
