1990 Honda Concerto vs. 1995 Lexus GS
To start off, 1995 Lexus GS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 784 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Lexus GS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Lexus GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Lexus GS (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto. 1995 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 1995 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Concerto | GS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |
