2002 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2012 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 142 kg more than 2002 Audi A6.
Because 2002 Audi A6 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, 2002 Audi A6 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, 2002 Audi A6 (381 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A6 | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A6 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 79 L |
