2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2002 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti FX (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 174 kg more than 2002 Infiniti FX.
Because 2002 Infiniti FX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Infiniti FX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Infiniti FX (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2002 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Pilot | FX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
