2007 Lexus IS vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus IS would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 304 kg more than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus IS | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Lexus | Honda |
| Model | IS | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |
