2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Lexus GX
To start off, both 2007 Honda CR-V and 2007 Lexus GX were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GX (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GX weights approximately 453 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Lexus GX (439 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2007 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | CR-V | GX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 4670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 87 L |
