2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 620 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Porsche Boxster. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Pilot | Boxster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4371 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1293 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |