2011 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2011 Honda Pilot and 2011 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 872 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 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 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Pilot | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Pilot | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 98 L |
