2004 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura MDX 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 6 more horse power than 2004 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura MDX weights approximately 384 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2004 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX 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, 2004 Acura MDX (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura MDX | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | MDX | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 77 L |
