2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2001 Lexus LX
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lexus LX would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2001 Lexus LX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2001 Lexus LX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Lexus LX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2001 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | LR3 | LX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 66 L |
