2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1102 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Explorer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Explorer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Explorer | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
