2003 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 9 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 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2003 Honda Pilot. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Pilot.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 672 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Pilot | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Pilot | Q7 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3002 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 100 L |