2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 605 kg more than 2004 Porsche Cayenne.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Honda Pilot (325 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Cayenne. (321 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Cayenne. 2007 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 2004 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Pilot | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1405 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |
