2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2005 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Wrangler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Wrangler 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. (141 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 559 kg more than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (326 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. (224 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 2005 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Pilot | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |
