Lexus LX 450 vs. Lexus LX 470
Highlights
| 1997 Lexus LX 450 | 2007 Lexus LX 470 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$48,700
|
$67,395
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I6
|
Gas V8
|
| MPG |
13 City / 15 Hwy
|
13 City / 17 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
212 hp
|
268 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Four Wheel Drive
|
Four Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
7
|
8
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 1997 Lexus LX 450 | 2007 Lexus LX 470 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas I6
|
Gas V8
|
| Displacement |
4.5L/273
|
4.7L/285
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
212 @ 4600
|
268 @ 5400
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
275 @ 3200
|
328 @ 3400
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
13 City / 15 Hwy
|
13 City / 17 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
14.2 qts
|
16.2 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 1997 Lexus LX 450 | 2007 Lexus LX 470 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P275/70R16
|
P275/60HR18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P275/70R16
|
P275/60HR18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
P275/70R16
|
P275/60HR18
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 8 in
|
18 x 8 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 8 in
|
18 x 8 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16 x 8 in
|
18 x 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 1997 Lexus LX 450 | 2007 Lexus LX 470 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Leading Arm
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Four-Link
|
4-Link Rigid Axle
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 1997 Lexus LX 450 | 2007 Lexus LX 470 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Recirculating Ball
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
19
|
12.4-18.0
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
2.4-3.5
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
42 ft
|
40 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
Not Available ft
|
Measurements
| 1997 Lexus LX 450 | 2007 Lexus LX 470 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
7
|
8
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
136 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
59 in
|
61 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
60 in
|
59 in
|
| Second Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
33 in
|
34 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
59 in
|
61 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
60 in
|
58 in
|
| Third Head Room |
37 in
|
36 in
|
| Third Leg Room |
29 in
|
27 in
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
60 in
|
61 in
|
| Third Hip Room |
59 in
|
56 in
|
| Wheelbase |
112 in
|
112 in
|
| Length, Overall |
190 in
|
193 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
76 in
|
76 in
|
| Height, Overall |
74 in
|
73 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
64 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
64 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
11 in
|
10 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
91 ft³
|
90 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
75 ft³
|
55 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
53 ft³
|
19 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 1997 Lexus LX 450 | 2007 Lexus LX 470 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,971 lbs
|
5,590 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
5,000 lbs
|
6,500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
500 lbs
|
650 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
25 gal
|
25 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
Safety
| 1997 Lexus LX 450 | 2007 Lexus LX 470 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 1997 Lexus LX 450 | 2007 Lexus LX 470 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
80
|
100
|
Brakes
| 1997 Lexus LX 450 | 2007 Lexus LX 470 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr-Assisted
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System |
Four-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.3 x -TBD- in
|
12.2 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13.2 x -TBD- in
|
12.8 x -TBD- in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 1997 Lexus LX 450 or the 2007 Lexus LX 470?
The 2007 Lexus LX 470 is more reliable than the 1997 Lexus LX 450 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2007 LX 470 versus a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 1997 LX 450.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1997 Lexus LX 450 or the 2007 Lexus LX 470?
The 1997 Lexus LX 450 and the 2007 Lexus LX 470 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1997 Lexus LX 450 or the 2007 Lexus LX 470?
The 1997 Lexus LX 450 is cheaper than the 2007 Lexus LX 470 with a $48,700 starting MSRP versus a $67,395 starting MSRP.
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