2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2011 Toyota Prius 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 116 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 575 kg more than 2011 Toyota Prius. 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 Toyota Prius. 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2011 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Prius |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |
