2007 Lexus IS vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus IS weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 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, 2007 Lexus IS (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lexus IS | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | IS | Supra |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
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 | 175 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 15.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
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 | 1560 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 |