2005 Lexus GX vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Lexus GX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus GX (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Lexus GX.
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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus GX. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus GX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lexus GX | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | GX | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |