2005 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura MDX would be higher. Both 2005 Acura MDX and 2006 Honda Pilot are equipped with a 3,474 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 460 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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, 2005 Acura MDX (343 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | MDX | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 77 L |
