2000 Acura RL vs. 2005 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2005 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 335 kg more than 2000 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2005 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | RL | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 77 L |
