1995 Lexus LX vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lexus LX would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus LX (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus LX weights approximately 372 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Lexus LX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lexus LX | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Lexus | Land Rover |
| Model | LX | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 233 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
