1998 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Durango. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 33 kg more than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Because 1998 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango 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, 1998 Dodge Durango (453 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Durango | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Durango | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2774 mm |
