2005 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Honda Pilot. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 138 kg more than 2009 Lincoln Navigator.
Because 2005 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lincoln Navigator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Pilot | 2009 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Pilot | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 106 L |
