2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Holden Captiva
To start off, both 2007 Honda Pilot and 2007 Holden Captiva were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 96 more horse power than 2007 Holden Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 Holden Captiva. 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 (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Holden Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Holden Captiva. 2007 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2007 Holden Captiva has manual transmission. 2007 Holden Captiva 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 | 2007 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Honda | Holden |
| Model | Pilot | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 65 L |
