2005 Lexus GX vs. 2003 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2005 Lexus GX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Solara 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 70 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Solara. (162 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus GX weights approximately 725 kg more than 2003 Toyota Solara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Solara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lexus GX 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, 2005 Lexus GX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus GX | 2003 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | GX | Solara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
