2009 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Xterra (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Xterra | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Xterra | 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 | 262 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
