1992 Lexus LS vs. 1992 Toyota Sera
To start off, both 1992 Lexus LS and 1992 Toyota Sera were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Sera. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Sera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lexus LS weights approximately 915 kg more than 1992 Toyota Sera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Lexus LS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Lexus LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Sera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Lexus LS (350 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm). This means 1992 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Sera. 1992 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota Sera has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota Sera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lexus LS | 1992 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Sera |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
