2006 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Spark 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Spark weights approximately 675 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
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 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Spark has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Spark 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 Chevrolet Spark | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Spark | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 77 L |
