2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. (173 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 452 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Pilot | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1564 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 66 L |
