2003 Honda Pilot vs. 2000 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2003 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Primera. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Primera weights approximately 236 kg more than 2003 Honda Pilot.
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, 2003 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Primera. (177 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Primera. 2003 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Pilot | 2000 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Primera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
