2003 Lexus GX vs. 1992 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2003 Lexus GX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Bandeirante 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 136 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus GX weights approximately 334 kg more than 1992 Toyota Bandeirante. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus GX | 1992 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | GX | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
