2001 Ford Laser vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Laser would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2001 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 840 kg more than 2001 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Laser. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Laser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Laser | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Laser | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
