2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 770 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Pilot |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 77 L |