1998 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 576 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (265 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Pilot |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2041 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4861 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |