2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 40 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Pilot | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
