2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Because 2008 Chrysler 300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | 300 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 77 L |
