2002 Honda Life vs. 2004 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2004 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Pilot weights approximately 254 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 2004 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Life | Pilot |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 73 L |