2005 Porsche 996 vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 572 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
Because 2005 Porsche 996 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, 2005 Porsche 996 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, 2005 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot. 2011 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 996 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 996 | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | 996 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
