2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 355 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Monaro.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Vauxhall Monaro. 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 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2003 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Pilot | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
