2003 Lexus GX vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Lexus GX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. 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 135 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus GX | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | GX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
