oldblue,
we have that same pair, side-by-side in our garage. perhaps in extreme cases, the prado will have the distinct advantage, but in most cases, despite just being a 4x2, it can hang with the Prado. if the Prado is a TMPI unit, then the Starex can give it some headaches on the straight-away.

back to the Everest-Starex comparo, if you don't need the vehicle for more extreme conditions requiring climbing capabilities and higher ground clearance, I would go with the Starex.