2007 Lexus IS vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2007 Lexus IS and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus IS | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | IS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 87 L |
