2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2000 Rover 75
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rover 75 would be higher. 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 126 more horse power than 2000 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2000 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 620 kg more than 2000 Rover 75. 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 2000 Rover 75. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rover 75. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rover 75. 2007 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2000 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2000 Rover 75 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 Pilot | 2000 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Pilot | 75 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
