2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2003 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 280 kg more than 2003 Toyota Soarer.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Soarer. 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, 2003 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2003 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
