2008 Acura RL vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura RL would be higher. Both 2008 Acura RL and 2011 Honda Pilot are equipped with a 3,471 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 703 kg more than 2008 Acura RL.
Because 2008 Acura RL 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, 2008 Acura RL 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, 2008 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura RL | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | RL | Pilot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 79 L |