2009 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 477 kg more than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Pathfinder | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Pathfinder | Pilot |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2007 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |