2009 Lexus RX vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Lexus RX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus RX (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Lexus RX (840 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 567 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (273 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus RX | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | RX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3311 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 840 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2300 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 141 L |
