2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2009 Honda Pilot and 2009 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 500 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 708 kg more than 2009 Saleen S7.
Because 2009 Saleen S7 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 2009 Saleen S7. 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, 2009 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 606 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2009 Saleen S7 has manual transmission. 2009 Saleen S7 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 Saleen S7 | |
Make | Honda | Saleen |
Model | Pilot | S7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 750 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 949 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1041 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2692 mm |