2011 Honda Pilot vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 450 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Pilot | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Pilot | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
