2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2002 Porsche Cayenne
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 Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (336 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 290 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot. 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, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2002 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Pilot | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |
