2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 5 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 256 kg more than 2012 Lexus IS.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot 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, 2012 Lexus IS (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Pilot | 2012 Lexus IS | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | Pilot | IS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2731 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 65 L |