2010 Honda Pilot vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2010 Honda Pilot and 2010 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2010 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lexus LS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Lexus LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Pilot | 2010 Lexus LS | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | Pilot | LS |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 5179 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1875 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 3091 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 84 L |