2004 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 160 kg more than 2012 Lexus LS.
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 LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Toyota | Lexus |
| Model | Land Cruiser | LS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 84 L |
