2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Nissan Grand Livina
To start off, 2011 Nissan Grand Livina 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 142 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Grand Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Grand Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 623 kg more than 2011 Nissan Grand Livina. 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 Nissan Grand Livina. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Grand Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Grand Livina. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Grand Livina has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Grand Livina 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 | 2011 Nissan Grand Livina | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Grand Livina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 52 L |
