2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2001 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. (116 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 815 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2001 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pilot | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |
