1993 Lexus LS vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lexus LS would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1993 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1993 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus LS weights approximately 99 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.
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, 1993 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lexus LS | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Lexus | Dodge |
| Model | LS | Charger |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3048 mm |
