2011 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 519 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Silverado | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |
