2006 Lexus LX vs. 2013 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2013 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus LX would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus LX (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 612 kg more than 2006 Lexus LX.
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, 2006 Lexus LX (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus LX | 2013 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LX | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 2159 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 87 L |
