1995 Lexus SC vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lexus SC would be higher. At 3,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus SC (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus SC weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Lexus SC (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lexus SC | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
