2003 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Pilot 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 154 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Pilot weights approximately 134 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2003 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (122 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2003 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 45 L |
