2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (329 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 300 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. 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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | Pilot | Monaro |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 329 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |