2003 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2003 Lexus GX
To start off, both 2003 Jaguar X-Type and 2003 Lexus GX were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus GX (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. (227 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus GX weights approximately 519 kg more than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Lexus GX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar X-Type | 2003 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
| Model | X-Type | GX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
