2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Azera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Azera (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 384 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Azera.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Azera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot 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, 2011 Hyundai Azera (356 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 2011 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Pilot | Azera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
