2002 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 442 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 2002 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord 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, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |
