1998 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2013 Lexus RX
To start off, 2013 Lexus RX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lexus RX (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 195 kg more than 2013 Lexus RX.
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, 2013 Lexus RX (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Land Rover Range Rover | 2013 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Range Rover | RX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
