2006 Acura RL vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 377 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RL | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | RL | Pilot |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 79 L |