2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 854 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Silverado | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |
