1990 Lexus LS vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 19 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1990 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 373 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lexus LS | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | LS | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3968 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3200 mm |
