2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 795 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
