2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs. 2012 Lexus GX
To start off, both 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and 2012 Lexus GX were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus GX (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus GX weights approximately 737 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Lexus GX (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 2012 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Range Rover Evoque | GX |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1669 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4366 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1966 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2662 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
