2003 Honda Inspire vs. 2006 Lexus ES
To start off, 2006 Lexus ES is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Inspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Inspire would be higher. At 3,314 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Lexus ES is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Lexus ES. (218 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus ES weights approximately 7 kg more than 2003 Honda Inspire.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Lexus ES (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Inspire. (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Inspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Inspire | 2006 Lexus ES | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Inspire | ES |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
