1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 928 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
