Lexus LS (1989 – 1995) vs Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (1989 – 1993): specs compared
The Lexus LS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 245 hp against 210 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 214 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,796 kg against 2,430 kg. At 5,271 mm, the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is 270 mm longer than the Lexus LS.
| Specification |
Lexus
LS
1989 – 1995
|
Rolls-Royce
Silver Spirit
1989 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1995 | 1989 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 245 hp | 210 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s | 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 214 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,001 mm | 5,271 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 3,048 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,796 kg | 2,430 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.