2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 712 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Patrol. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Patrol | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Patrol | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4758 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 80 L |
