1998 Lexus ES vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lexus ES. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lexus ES would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Lexus ES. (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 511 kg more than 1998 Lexus ES. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lexus ES. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus ES. (304 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lexus ES | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Lexus | Honda |
| Model | ES | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2775 mm |
