2008 GMC Sierra vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2008 GMC Sierra 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 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 GMC Sierra. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Sierra weights approximately 131 kg more than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 GMC Sierra (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2008 GMC Sierra | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Sierra | Pilot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4298 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 77 L |