2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic 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 127 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 899 kg more than 2004 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 2004 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) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Pilot | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Pilot | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 156 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1111 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |