2007 Lexus GX vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2007 Lexus GX and 2007 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GX (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Toyota 4Runner. (260 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GX weights approximately 487 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Lexus GX (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota 4Runner. (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus GX | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | GX | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4670 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 87 L |
