1997 Lexus LS vs. 1989 Porsche 911

To start off, 1997 Lexus LS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1997 Lexus LS. (280 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus LS weights approximately 480 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.

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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lexus LS. (398 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lexus LS. 1997 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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