2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 694 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Because 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (536 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
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2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | TrailBlazer | Pilot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 79 L |