2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 605 kg more than 2002 Porsche 911.
Because 2002 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche 911 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Pilot | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 841 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
