2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2009 Infiniti EX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti EX (293 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 291 kg more than 2009 Infiniti EX.
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, 2009 Infiniti EX (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2009 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Pilot | EX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 82 L |
