2005 Acura TL vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 493 kg more than 2005 Acura TL.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura TL. 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TL. (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TL. 2013 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2005 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2005 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Acura TL | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | TL | Pilot |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3209 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4861 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |