2003 Honda Pilot vs. 2005 Lexus GX
To start off, 2005 Lexus GX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Lexus GX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus GX weights approximately 1006 kg more than 2003 Honda Pilot.
Because 2005 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Lexus GX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Pilot | 2005 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Pilot | GX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
