2012 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2012 Honda Odyssey and 2012 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Honda Odyssey and 2012 Honda Pilot are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 58 kg more 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, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Odyssey | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | 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 | 248 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 79 L |
