1990 Porsche 928 vs. 2012 Lexus GS
To start off, 2012 Lexus GS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus GS weights approximately 295 kg more than 1990 Porsche 928. 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 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus GS. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 2012 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Porsche | Lexus |
| Model | 928 | GS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4957 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
