2007 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 861 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 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 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 | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
