1993 Lexus LS vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 19 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1993 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1993 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1993 Lexus LS. 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, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lexus LS | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | LS | 760 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3210 mm |
