2000 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 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 136 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 856 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Pilot |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 77 L |