2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti FX (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Because 2007 Infiniti FX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Infiniti FX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Infiniti FX (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2007 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Pilot | FX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |
