2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Mark II 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 2004 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 335 kg more than 2004 Toyota Mark II. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2004 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |
