2006 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 877 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2009 Honda Pilot
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Corvette Pilot
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6996 cc 3471 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 644 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 1955 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 79 L


 

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