2002 Toyota Caldina vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 474 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina 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, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Caldina | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Caldina | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2774 mm |
