2005 Lexus LX vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus LX would be higher. Both 2005 Lexus LX and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser are equipped with a 4,664 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Lexus LX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus LX weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, both vehicles can yield 434 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus LX | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 96 L |
