2006 Lexus LX vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2006 Lexus LX and 2006 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus LX (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus LX weights approximately 617 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LX 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, 2006 Lexus LX (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Lexus LX 2006 Toyota Corolla
Make Lexus Toyota
Model LX Corolla
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4700 cc 1786 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 126 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 166 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94.1 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.1 mm 91.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1765 kg 1148 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.9 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 50 L


 

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