2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 865 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Pilot | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |