1988 Lexus LS vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 25 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 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1988 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 300 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 2013 Toyota Sienna 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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, 1988 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1988 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lexus LS | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3030 mm |
