2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pilot | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 120 L |
