2003 Lexus GX vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2003 Lexus GX and 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2003 Lexus GX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 126 kg more than 2003 Lexus GX. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus GX | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Lexus | Volkswagen |
| Model | GX | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
