2003 Lexus LX vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2007 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus LX would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Lexus LX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus LX weights approximately 1245 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
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 LX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota 4Runner. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus LX | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LX | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 87 L |
