2008 Lexus IS vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 1 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2008 Lexus IS (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2008 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lexus IS | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | IS | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 180 L |