2007 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2007 Honda Ridgeline and 2007 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus IS weights approximately 179 kg more than 2007 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2007 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Ridgeline | 2007 Lexus IS | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | Ridgeline | IS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 65 L |