2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Lexus LS

To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus LS weights approximately 562 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Lexus LS (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Civic 2007 Lexus LS
Make Honda Lexus
Model Civic LS
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1798 cc 4293 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 279 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 417 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 91 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87.3 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1842 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2930 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 84 L


 

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