1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1997 Lexus LX
To start off, 1997 Lexus LX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus LX (232 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 1994 Land Rover Defender.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1997 Lexus LX (434 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (312 Nm). This means 1997 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Land Rover Defender. 1997 Lexus LX has automatic transmission and 1994 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 1994 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Lexus LX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Land Rover Defender | 1997 Lexus LX | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Defender | LX |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 232 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 434 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |