1988 Toyota Lexcen vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, 1993 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. Both 1988 Toyota Lexcen and 1993 Toyota Lexcen are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Lexcen.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Toyota Lexcen 1993 Toyota Lexcen
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Lexcen Lexcen
Year Released 1988 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 171 HP 174 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 293 Nm 295 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1330 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2740 mm


 

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