2007 Lexus RX vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus RX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus RX 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 43 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 722 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus RX | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Lexus | Land Rover |
| Model | RX | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
