2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Pickup 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 162 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 565 kg more than 2001 Nissan Pickup. 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 2001 Nissan Pickup. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Pickup. 2007 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan Pickup 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 | 2001 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
