2003 Toyota Mark II vs. 2012 Lexus GX
To start off, 2012 Lexus GX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus GX (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus GX weights approximately 852 kg more than 2003 Toyota Mark II. 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, 2012 Lexus GX (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Mark II | 2012 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Toyota | Lexus |
| Model | Mark II | GX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
