2008 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2008 Honda Pilot

To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Sebring 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Sebring.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chrysler Sebring 2008 Honda Pilot
Make Chrysler Honda
Model Sebring Pilot
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1968 cc 3471 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 311 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 2010 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 77 L


 

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