2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Saab 9-7X
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Saab 9-7X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Saab 9-7X would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saab 9-7X (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Saab 9-7X (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2007 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | Pilot | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 83 L |
