2013 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2013 Honda Civic and 2013 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lexus RX (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lexus RX weights approximately 656 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Lexus RX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lexus RX 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, 2013 Lexus RX (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2013 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2013 Lexus RX has manual transmission. 2013 Lexus RX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Honda Civic | 2013 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Civic | RX |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4458 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1752 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
