2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2002 Honda NSX

To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 606 kg more than 2002 Honda NSX.

Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2002 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Pilot 2002 Honda NSX
Make Honda Honda
Model Pilot NSX
Year Released 2006 2002
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3474 cc 3179 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 286 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 7100 RPM
Torque 328 Nm 304 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 93.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 78 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2016 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 77 L 70 L


 

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