2010 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 16 kg more than 2013 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Pathfinder | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2107 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1844 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
