2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus RX (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus RX weights approximately 692 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Lexus RX (283 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Civic | RX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1666 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1910 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 72 L |
