1990 Lexus LS vs. 1997 Lexus LS
To start off, 1997 Lexus LS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lexus LS would be higher. At 3,968 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus LS (280 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1990 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1990 Lexus LS.
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, 1997 Lexus LS (398 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lexus LS | 1997 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | LS | LS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3968 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2800 mm |
