2003 Lexus IS vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus IS would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2003 Lexus IS. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus IS.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus IS. (296 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus IS | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Lexus | Land Rover |
| Model | IS | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 104 L |
