Lexus RX 1997 vs Toyota Camry 2001
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 301 NM | 273 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 37 HP more power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 11.0 | |
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The Toyota Camry is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus ES | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.50 m | |
| Lexus RX is 24 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 860 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Camry, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`245 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4000 | |
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