2005 Acura CL vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 375 kg more than 2005 Acura CL. 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, 2010 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura CL | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | CL | Pilot |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 79 L |