Footloose replied:

None, if you believe that size doesn't matter :))))

Davo_60 replied:

100 series is bigger, heavier and more powerful and has a far better auto trans, the prado is a little more economical. IFS in cruiser has history of problems as does the front diff off road. Both are great on the HWY.

AJs Prado replied:

Prado is same length from windscreen back as LC100 but about 2 inches narrower. 180L tank in the prado v 150 in LC and a couple of cylinders short in the grunt dept.

Prado actually can handle more kg load in car plus the on roof than an LC100 according to GVM. Both are rated to 100kgs including roof rack but GVM means prado can technically carry more but practically it effects ride and handling.

Diesel LC has dual batteries as standard and more room for another and will out torque and perfrom the prado in towing.

Member - Jeff M (WA) replied:

The Prado has a different IFS configuration, the LC still uses the older type Torsion bar setup, which has some weak points in it.

Steve replied:

they have their reputation for dependability but their body build is dire. Talk about lightweight. A while ago we were on Stockton Beach and I checked one of the guys' tyre pressure specs on the inside of his door. When I closed it, I thought I'd swung it off it's hinges it was so lightweight. And that was in comparison to the Disco I used to drive. Obviusly built to a price. Like i say, their reliability and capability is renowned, but talk about basic.......

Member - Ivan (ACT) replied:

Back seat is 4cm lower to the ground in the 120, than the 100

Boot area is 12cm shorter in depth in the 120, and I think from memory 8cm narrower...

Member - Stan (VIC) replied:

100 Series got better brakes ;)

Member - Ivan (ACT) replied:

Prado already has spare wheel on the back door - LC has it underneath which both restricts adding a long ranger tank (which the Prado doesn't need), but also exposes your spare to ground - especially if you put 285/75s on - ie, your spare becomes a boat anchor.

It's an easy (but costly) fix to put a Kaymar bar on, Long Ranger tank underneath, and spare on the back. Prado is good to go from the factory.

If I were buying for my wife and I, it would be the Prado hands down - but because I have three growing kids (see my post above about seat height and widths) I went for the 100. It also has the larger boot - once again, needed with a family of five - not needed if just the two of you (not sure who you are buying for!!

Another interesting one is cost - at the moment a diesel Prado is the same cost as a petrol Prado (last time I looked, just short of $50k), a petrol (V8) is around $55k, and a diesel is almost $15k more than that.. You can go second hand, but the same variances still apply.

Lastly, the common rail Prado is expected out within the next 12 months - more powerful and more economical than the current 3l - expect their prices to be more than 50k though (I'd reckon)