2007 Lexus GS vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GS (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2013 Honda Crosstour. (274 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Crosstour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 159 kg more than 2007 Lexus GS.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lexus GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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 GS (433 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus GS | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Lexus | Honda |
| Model | GS | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |
