2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Maxima (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 381 kg more than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Pilot | Maxima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |