2000 Honda City vs. 2008 Lexus GX
To start off, 2008 Lexus GX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus GX (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus GX weights approximately 965 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Lexus GX 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, 2008 Lexus GX (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City. 2008 Lexus GX has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda City has manual transmission. 2000 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lexus GX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 2008 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | City | GX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 4670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
