2007 Lexus RX vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Lexus RX 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus RX (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus RX 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 135 kg more than 2007 Lexus RX.
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 RX (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2007 Lexus RX has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lexus RX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus RX | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | RX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
