1996 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 806 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
