2002 Honda Acty vs. 2008 Honda Pilot

To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Acty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Acty would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Acty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (326 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty. 2008 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Acty has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Acty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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