2006 Lexus IS vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (176 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus IS weights approximately 173 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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, 2006 Lexus IS (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lexus IS | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | IS | Supra |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2231 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 15.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |