2009 Saturn Outlook vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Saturn Outlook. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Saturn Outlook would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Outlook (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 690 kg more than 2009 Saturn Outlook.
Because 2009 Saturn Outlook is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Outlook 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 Saturn Outlook (361 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Outlook will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Saturn Outlook | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Saturn | Honda |
Model | Outlook | Pilot |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 79 L |