1990 Lexus LS vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1990 Lexus LS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,968 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Supra. (232 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 212 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra. 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lexus LS. 1990 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. 1990 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lexus LS | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | LS | Supra |
Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3968 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 | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1603 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 |