2013 Honda Pilot vs. 2013 Acura ILX
To start off, both 2013 Honda Pilot and 2013 Acura ILX were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2013 Acura ILX. (198 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura ILX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 744 kg more than 2013 Acura ILX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Acura ILX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura ILX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura ILX.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Honda Pilot | 2013 Acura ILX | |
Make | Honda | Acura |
Model | Pilot | ILX |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 8 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2091 kg | 1347 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4861 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1794 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1846 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2775 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |