2008 Lexus LS vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Lexus LS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus LS weights approximately 595 kg more than 1978 Toyota Crown. 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, 2008 Lexus LS (493 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown. 2008 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus LS | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 493 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 60 L |
