1990 Lexus LS vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 9 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, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1990 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 665 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lexus LS. 1990 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1999 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1999 Venturi 400 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 | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Lexus | Venturi |
Model | LS | 400 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3968 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2500 mm |