2005 Lexus LS vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2005 Lexus LS and 2005 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus LS (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (243 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Lexus LS.
Because 2005 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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 LS (418 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus LS | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
