2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 610 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 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 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 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 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Pilot | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |