2002 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 192 kg more than 2013 Honda Pilot. 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 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Tahoe | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2775 mm |
