2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2002 Saab 9-X
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Saab 9-X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Saab 9-X would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Saab 9-X (300 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Saab 9-X should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 686 kg more than 2002 Saab 9-X.
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, 2002 Saab 9-X (410 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm). This means 2002 Saab 9-X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2002 Saab 9-X | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | Pilot | 9-X |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 61 L |
