2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 2 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 458 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord. 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 2011 Honda Accord. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Pilot | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
