2003 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. Both 2003 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Honda Pilot are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. (200 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 379 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. 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, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Malibu | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Malibu | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 79 L |
