2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Traverse and 2009 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 406 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
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 Chevrolet Traverse (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Traverse | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 79 L |
