2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2003 Lexus LX
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus LX would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Lexus LX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus LX weights approximately 420 kg more than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2003 Lexus LX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 2003 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Pilot | LX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 66 L |
