2002 Lexus ES vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus ES. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus ES would be higher. At 3,314 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Lexus ES is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus ES (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus ES should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus ES weights approximately 421 kg more than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lexus ES. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus ES. (325 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lexus ES | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | ES | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3314 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 87 L |
