2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 74 kg more than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Grand Caravan | Pilot |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 79 L |