2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Acura CSX
To start off, both 2009 Honda Pilot and 2009 Acura CSX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 95 more horse power than 2009 Acura CSX. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura CSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 642 kg more than 2009 Acura CSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura CSX. 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura CSX. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura CSX. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2009 Acura CSX has manual transmission. 2009 Acura CSX 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 | 2009 Acura CSX | |
Make | Honda | Acura |
Model | Pilot | CSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |