2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1999 Lexus RX
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lexus RX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lexus RX would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1999 Lexus RX. (198 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1999 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, 1999 Lexus RX (283 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1999 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | LR2 | RX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
