2009 Lexus IS vs. 1990 Lexus LS
To start off, 2009 Lexus IS is newer by 19 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, 2009 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1990 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1990 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Lexus IS.
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, 2009 Lexus IS (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus IS | 1990 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | IS | LS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3454 cc | 3968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 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 | 1740 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2820 mm |
