2002 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 378 kg more than 2011 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (591 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | Cayenne | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4511 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |
