1990 Lexus LS vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 21 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1990 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1990 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 237 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lexus LS | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Lexus | Nissan |
Model | LS | 370Z |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3968 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2550 mm |