2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 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 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Suburban (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 77 L |
