2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Lexus LX
To start off, 2007 Lexus LX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LX (268 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 473 kg more than 2007 Lexus LX.
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, 2007 Lexus LX (445 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Discovery | LX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
