2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2001 Nissan AXY

To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan AXY. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan AXY would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2001 Nissan AXY. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan AXY. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 195 kg more than 2001 Nissan AXY. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan AXY. 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan AXY. (314 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan AXY. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan AXY has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan AXY will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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