1997 Lexus LX vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lexus LX 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus LX weights approximately 475 kg more than 2012 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Lexus LX will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lexus LX | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LX | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |
