2008 Lexus LS vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 Lexus LS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus LS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus LS weights approximately 283 kg more than 1990 Toyota Supra. 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 (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Supra. 2008 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Supra 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 | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Supra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 50 L |
