2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2003 Honda Inspire
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Inspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Inspire would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 470 kg more than 2003 Honda Inspire.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Inspire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Inspire. (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Inspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2003 Honda Inspire | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Pilot | Inspire |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 40 L |
