2002 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2007 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 77 L |
