2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 254 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2010 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Pilot | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Honda | Cadillac |
Model | Pilot | CTS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4867 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |