2011 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2012 Kia Picanto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2012 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1078 kg more than 2012 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Picanto. (97 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Pilot | 2012 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Pilot | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2007 kg | 929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 35 L |
