2006 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2006 Honda Pilot

To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera 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. 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 44 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera.

Because 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alfa Romeo Brera (542 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera 2006 Honda Pilot
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model Brera Pilot
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2398 cc 3474 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 328 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 93 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1980 mm


 

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