2012 Honda Pilot vs. 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 152 kg more than 2012 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Pilot | 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Pilot | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1948 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4862 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 71 L |
