2007 BMW 323 vs. 1990 Lexus LS
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lexus LS would be higher. At 3,968 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 291 kg more than 2007 BMW 323. 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, 1990 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 323 | 1990 Lexus LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 323 | LS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3968 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2820 mm |
