2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1996 Lexus LX
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lexus LX would be higher. At 4,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 56 kg more than 1996 Lexus LX.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lexus LX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1996 Lexus LX (373 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm). This means 1996 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1996 Lexus LX | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Freelander | LX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3190 cc | 4498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |