2007 Acura RL vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RL would be higher. Both 2007 Acura RL and 2013 Honda Pilot are equipped with a 3,471 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 378 kg more than 2007 Acura RL.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL 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, 2007 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RL | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | RL | Pilot |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4861 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 80 L |