2009 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2010 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 17 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Because 2009 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger. 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 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Charger | Pilot |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5652 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 368 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |