2005 Honda Lagreat vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Lagreat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Lagreat would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Lagreat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus IS (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Honda Lagreat. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Lagreat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 480 kg more than 2008 Lexus IS.
Because 2008 Lexus IS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Lexus IS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Lagreat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Lagreat (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Lagreat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Lagreat | 2008 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Lagreat | IS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |
