2001 Lotec Sirius vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1014 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 50 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.

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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1053 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. 1988 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotec Sirius has manual transmission. 2001 Lotec Sirius will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Lotec Sirius 1988 Toyota Lexcen
Make Lotec Toyota
Model Sirius Lexcen
Year Released 2001 1988
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5987 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 1185 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 1346 Nm 293 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4130 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 2090 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1410 mm


 

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