1993 Toyota Lexcen vs. 1968 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1993 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 TVR Vixen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 TVR Vixen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1968 TVR Vixen. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1968 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 496 kg more than 1968 TVR Vixen. 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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 TVR Vixen. (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 TVR Vixen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Lexcen | 1968 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Lexcen | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2290 mm |
