2006 Lexus RX vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Lexus RX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus RX (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 135 kg more than 2006 Lexus RX.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus RX. (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus RX | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | RX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |
