2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Odyssey would be higher. Both 2008 Honda Odyssey and 2009 Honda Pilot are equipped with a 3,471 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 601 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Odyssey | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Odyssey | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 79 L |
