2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Hyundai Genesis
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Genesis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Genesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Genesis (429 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Genesis should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 175 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Genesis.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Genesis. 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, 2012 Hyundai Genesis (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Genesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Pilot | 2012 Hyundai Genesis | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Pilot | Genesis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 429 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 509 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4986 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2936 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 77 L |