2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Explorer would be higher. Both 2011 Ford Explorer and 2012 Honda Pilot are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Explorer (290 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Ford Explorer (345 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Explorer | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5006 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
