2008 Acura TL vs. 2007 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2008 Acura TL is newer by 1 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. Both 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Honda Pilot are equipped with a 3,471 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 736 kg more than 2008 Acura TL.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Acura TL. 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, 2008 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2007 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | TL | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 77 L |
