2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (391 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 131 kg more than 2012 Dodge Ram.
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, 2012 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 552 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
