2005 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2005 Honda Pilot. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2012 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Pilot | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Honda | GMC |
| Model | Pilot | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 353 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 129 L |
