2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 110 kg more than 2010 Lexus LS.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lexus LS. 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, 2010 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Toyota | Lexus |
| Model | Land Cruiser | LS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 84 L |
