2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2010 Lexus ES
To start off, 2010 Lexus ES is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus ES is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus ES (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus ES should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 320 kg more than 2010 Lexus ES.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lexus ES. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2010 Lexus ES (344 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2010 Lexus ES | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | Pilot | ES |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
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 | 250 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |