2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2013 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2013 Cadillac SRX is newer by 4 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac SRX (304 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 565 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Cadillac SRX (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2013 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Honda | Cadillac |
| Model | Pilot | SRX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
