1996 Lexus LX vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lexus LX would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1996 Lexus LX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1996 Lexus LX. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lexus LX. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lexus LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lexus LX | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Lexus | Land Rover |
| Model | LX | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 86 L |
