2002 Lexus LX vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus LX would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (385 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2002 Lexus LX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus LX weights approximately 191 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayenne.
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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus LX. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lexus LX | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Lexus | Porsche |
| Model | LX | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 100 L |
