2007 Lexus RX vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2007 Lexus RX and 2007 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus RX (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2007 Lexus RX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus RX | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | RX | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3311 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
