2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2001 Nissan Moco
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 Moco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Moco 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 197 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Moco. (53 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Moco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 845 kg more than 2001 Nissan Moco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Moco. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Moco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2001 Nissan Moco | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Moco |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |
