2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Lexus RX
To start off, 2009 Lexus RX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus RX (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 106 kg more than 2009 Lexus RX.
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, 2009 Lexus RX (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 2009 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Pilot | RX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |
