2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Pathfinder | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2036 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
