2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1988 Lexus LS
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1988 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 651 kg more than 1988 Lexus LS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1988 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | LR3 | LS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2466 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2820 mm |
