2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 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 38 more horse power than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (212 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 544 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8. 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 Mazda RX-8. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Pilot | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2703 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
