2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2008 Honda Pilot and 2008 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 617 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. 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 (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Pilot 2008 Honda Accord
Make Honda Honda
Model Pilot Accord
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3471 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 326 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
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 1393 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 77 L 65 L