2007 Lexus GS vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Lexus GS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GS (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 624 kg more than 2007 Lexus GS.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lexus GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus GS. (433 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus GS | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 96 L |
