2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 5 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 115 kg more than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Pilot | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Pilot | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 73 L |