1995 Honda Today vs. 2003 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2003 Honda Pilot is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Pilot weights approximately 404 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today 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, 2003 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 2003 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 2003 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Today | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1970 mm |
