2008 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2008 BMW 745 and 2008 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 BMW 745.
Because 2008 BMW 745 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 745 | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 745 | Pilot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 77 L |