2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2008 Honda Pilot and 2008 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. 2008 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Pilot | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3189 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |