2006 Acura RL vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2006 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Pilot are equipped with a 3,474 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 438 kg more than 2006 Acura RL.
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 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RL | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | RL | Pilot |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 290 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 77 L |