2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B2300 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 675 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda B2300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (206 Nm). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2300 | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | B2300 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1366 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
