2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 150 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lexcen.
Because 1988 Toyota Lexcen is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (360 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Cruze | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1797 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2740 mm |
