2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2008 Honda Pilot and 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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 140 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 528 kg more than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. 2008 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Pilot | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Pilot | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 15.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1482 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 65 L |