2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 771 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Express 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 2010 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Pilot | Express |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 117 L |
