2007 Lexus GS vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Lexus GS. (246 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GS weights approximately 410 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus GS. (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus GS | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | GS | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 87 L |
