2011 Honda Pilot vs. 2010 Lexus SC
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lexus SC would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus SC (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 162 kg more than 2010 Lexus SC.
Because 2010 Lexus SC 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 SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 SC (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Pilot | 2010 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Pilot | SC |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
