2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2002 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Celica 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Celica. (129 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Celica weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Celica. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Celica. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Celica. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Celica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |
