2004 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 445 kg more than 2004 AC Aceca.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 2004 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2004 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2004 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Aceca | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |
