2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 445 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2000 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Pilot | Verada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
