2012 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, both 2012 Honda Pilot and 2012 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 508 kg more than 2012 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Pilot | 2012 BMW 120 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Pilot | 120 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1948 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4862 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 51 L |