2007 Acura TL vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 505 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura TL | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | TL | Pilot |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |