2001 Audi Avantissimo vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi Avantissimo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi Avantissimo would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Audi Avantissimo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi Avantissimo (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2012 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi Avantissimo should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 207 kg more than 2001 Audi Avantissimo.
Because 2001 Audi Avantissimo 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, 2001 Audi Avantissimo 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, 2001 Audi Avantissimo (600 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm). This means 2001 Audi Avantissimo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi Avantissimo | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | Avantissimo | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2774 mm |
